THE JAPAN NEWS
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| “Butto” (Head of a Buddha) at Kofukuji temple in Nara |
JAPAN---A special exhibition featuring a large number of precious Buddhist statues, sculptures, other works of art and archaeological artifacts dating back to the Hakuho period — from around 645 to 710 — is being held at the
Nara National Museum in Nara. The exhibition, titled “
Hakuho: The First Full Flowering of Buddhist Art in Japan,” celebrates the 120th anniversary of the museum and displays about 150 works, including many national treasures and important cultural properties. [
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