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The Close-up of the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Completed in 1252 CE, the Great Buddha of Kamakura has survived countless earthquakes, including the devastating 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, and a tsunami in 1498 CE. Since that tsunami, the statue has...
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Face of the Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura was completed in 1252 CE and was made of bronze. One can, however, still see traces of the gold leaf that was applied to the statue in medieval times.
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Close-up of the Great Buddha of Kamakura
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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The Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha situated inside the Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan. The statue is made of bronze and dates from 1252 CE. The statue is about...
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Shinto Priest and Female Shrine Stewards at Meiji Shrine
In this picture, one sees a male Shinto priest accompanied by two female shrine stewards (or "miko" in Japanese) at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan as they prepare to oversee a wedding ceremony...
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Shrine at Enoshima, Japan
Enoshima is a Japanese island off the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture in the Pacific Ocean. It’s well-known for its colorful shrines with statues honoring the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten. In this picture, one sees the Hoanden...
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Follis Coin of Theophilos
A copper follis coin of Byzantine emperor Theophilos, r. 829-842 CE. (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com)
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Coronation of Theophilos
An illustration from a 12th century CE manuscript depicting the coronation of Byzantine emperor Theophilos, r. 829-842 CE. (Madrid Skylitzes, National Library, Madrid)
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Proclamation of Leo V the Armenian
An illustration from a 12th century CE manuscript depicting the proclamation of Leo V the Armenian, emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 813 to 820 CE. (Madrid Skylitzes, National Library, Madrid)
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The Hungarian National Museum
The Hungarian National Museum, Budapest, opened in 1802 CE.
