Images

An eight-lobed cast bronze mirror with flowers and luan (a mythical bird) decoration. From Mount Tsuwado, Mukuno, Yamaga-machi, Kitsuki-shi, Oita, Japan. Nara Period, 8th century CE. Tokyo National Museum)

A terracotta haniwa (tomb marker) in the form of a bird. Perhaps from the tomb of Emperor Ojin, Habikino-shi, Osaka, Japan. Kofun Period, 5th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)

A reproduction of the Antechamber at the "Tutankhamun: His Tomb & His Treasures" exhibit in Cologne.

A haniwa (tomb marker) in the form of a warrior wearing Keiko armour. Iizuko-cho, Ota-shi, Gunma, Japan. Kofun Period, 6th century CE. National Treasure. (Tokyo National Museum)

Four Tibetan monks making a sand mandala.

Monks making a Sand Mandala in Omaha, Ne 1216 Howard - Old Market

Tibetan Kalachakra mandala.

A completed sand mandala with offerings.

An illustration of Sei Shonagon, authoress of The Pillow Book, Japan, c. 1002 CE. (Edition of Hyakunin Isshu, Edo Period)

The hall of Dreams or Yumedono of the Buddhist Horyuji monastery, Nara, Japan. 739 CE.