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Living Buddhist Statues in Early Medieval and Modern Japan S. Horton 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.
256 pages, Illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | October 19, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9781403964205 |
| Publishers | Palgrave USA |
| Pages | 232 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 19 mm · 390 g |
| Language | English |