The gifted Japanese Buddhist sculptor Jocho reportedly…

1054 CE

The gifted Japanese Buddhist sculptor Jocho reportedly perfects a technique that permits great refinement in wood sculpting.

He and his studio complete the magnificent gilt-wood statue of Amida Buddha, enshrined in the Phoenix Hall of the Byodo-in temple, in 1053.

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Uji Kyoto Japan View →

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Fujiwara no Yorimichi View → Jōchō View →

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Buddhism View → Japanese people View → Japan, Heian Period View →

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Asian Art: 976 to 1108 View →

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Sculpture View → Painting and Drawing View → Faith View → Government View →

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