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Tohoku:Traditional Sculptures

Wood carving is the traditional method of sculpting in Japan. In the Kamakura period, numerous images of Buddha, including the statue of Kongo Rikishi at Todai-ji Temple, were created by the hands of Buddhist image craftsmen.

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  • Traditional Sculptures Japan Travel Encyclopedia