Nikko Bosatsu

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 20 April 2017

A seated Nikko Bosatsu (Suryaprabha). Lacquered wood with gilding. Nara Period, 8th century CE. Important Cultural Property. (Tokyo National Museum)

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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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