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This image depicts a purification fountain (temizuya/chozuya) featuring a large bronze dragon statue at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The central subject is a large, dark bronze statue of a dragon positioned on stacked, rough-hewn granite blocks. The dragon is sculpted in a dynamic, crouching posture with its head extended forward. Its mouth is open, functioning as a water spout, from which water flows into a light brown, rectangular wooden trough positioned directly beneath its snout. The dragon exhibits detailed features including scales, sharp claws, pronounced teeth, barbels or whiskers, and an elaborate mane along its head and spine. Verdigris patination is visible on parts of the bronze, indicative of age and water exposure. The granite blocks supporting the dragon and forming the base of the fountain are various shades of grey and light brown, with visible texture. Water streaks are present on the stone surfaces. Carved characters are etched into the stone, including "清水" (Kiyomizu) on a higher block, and additional, less distinct characters on a lower, lighter grey block. In the background, a traditional Japanese temple structure, predominantly constructed of dark wood, rises. Elements of this building include dark wooden lattice screens or panels, dark wooden posts and beams, and a raised wooden balustrade or railing system. The underside of a dark roof overhang is visible at the top, featuring dark wooden beams and lighter horizontal strips. Numerous white, bell-shaped objects, likely decorative lanterns or hanging elements, are suspended from the ceiling of this overhang. A prominent dark wooden sign with gold-colored characters reading "慈地殿" (Jijiden) is affixed high on the building. Additionally, a rectangular white sign with black text indicating "団体入口" (Group Entrance) in Japanese, English, and Korean hangs from a wooden post. A bronze or verdigris-patinated finial adorns a vertical wooden post in the mid-ground. The lighting is soft and diffused, suggesting an overcast day or an indirectly lit environment. No individuals are present in the scene. The overall color palette is dominated by dark woods, greys, and muted bronze tones.
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