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Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan S. Horton 1st ed. 2007 edition
Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan
S. Horton
A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and Eleventh-century Japan. Using ethnographic data drawn from present-day fieldwork and marshalling ancient textual evidence, Horton reveals the historical origins and development of modern Japanese beliefs and practices.
232 pages, 6 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 232 p. 6 illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 19, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9781349527960 |
| Publishers | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 232 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 454 g |
| Language | English |