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This fragment of a wooden bodhisattva head comes from Japan and was made during the Kamakura Period during the 13th century CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).
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. (2018, December 02). Fragment of a Japanese Bodhisattva Head. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9637/fragment-of-a-japanese-bodhisattva-head/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Fragment of a Japanese Bodhisattva Head." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 02, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9637/fragment-of-a-japanese-bodhisattva-head/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Fragment of a Japanese Bodhisattva Head." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 02 Dec 2018. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
