Tokai Monjyu and Four Companions
A recent research revealed that the Monjyu statue was provided by a high priest Chogen for a part of its projects to rebuild Todaiji Temple that was burnt down by the fire during the war in 1180.The priest Chogen dedicated to the Monjyu Bosatsu and enshrined the statue in Abe-Monjyuin Temple because Abe had a strong relationship with Todaiji Temple.
This historical discovery was very important and the Monjyu statue and other four statues were designated as National Treasures.