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A bronze lantern dating to the founding of the Todaiji temple complex, Nara, Japan. c. 752 CE, Nara Period.
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, April 21). Bronze Lantern, Todaiji. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6538/bronze-lantern-todaiji/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Bronze Lantern, Todaiji." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 21, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6538/bronze-lantern-todaiji/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Bronze Lantern, Todaiji." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Apr 2017. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
