Images

A Japanese sanage ware jug with natural glaze. Nara Period, 8th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)

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

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.