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This ritual stand has a lotus flower and arabesque design. It is made of gilt bronze and dates from the 12th century CE, which corresponds to the Heian era. Important cultural property. (Tokyo National Museum)
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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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Wiener, J. B. (2017, December 19). Japanese Ritual Implement Stand. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7780/japanese-ritual-implement-stand/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Japanese Ritual Implement Stand." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 19, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7780/japanese-ritual-implement-stand/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Japanese Ritual Implement Stand." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Dec 2017. Web. 16 Oct 2021.