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This Japanese statuette of Hoharamitsu Bosatsu dates from the 12th century CE and the Heian Period. It was excavated at Mt. Nachi in Wakayama, Japan, and it is made of gilt bronze. (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). Statuette of Hoharamitsu Bosatsu. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7793/statuette-of-hoharamitsu-bosatsu/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Statuette of Hoharamitsu Bosatsu." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 19, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7793/statuette-of-hoharamitsu-bosatsu/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Statuette of Hoharamitsu Bosatsu." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Dec 2017. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
