Illustration
This is one of the "One Million Pagodas" that were made of wood during the Nara period, around c. 770 CE. (Tokyo National Museum)
About the Author
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). Maquette of an Ancient Japanese Pagoda. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7787/maquette-of-an-ancient-japanese-pagoda/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Maquette of an Ancient Japanese Pagoda." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 19, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7787/maquette-of-an-ancient-japanese-pagoda/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Maquette of an Ancient Japanese Pagoda." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Dec 2017. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
