Close-up of the Great Buddha of Kamakura

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James Blake Wiener
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One of the cultural icons of Japan, the Great Buddha of Kamakura was completed in 1252 CE and is made of bronze.

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James Blake Wiener
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. (2018, January 10). Close-up of the Great Buddha of Kamakura. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7858/close-up-of-the-great-buddha-of-kamakura/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Close-up of the Great Buddha of Kamakura." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 10, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7858/close-up-of-the-great-buddha-of-kamakura/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Close-up of the Great Buddha of Kamakura." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Jan 2018. Web. 07 Dec 2024.

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