e02-260315004004015-000The Door to the Hidden Buddha by Sayako Nagai, BungeishunjuA door that had been tightly shut for 200 years.It was opened by the hands of Fenollosa and Okakura Tenshin—
The Guze Kannon statue in Horyu-ji's Yumedono, said to have been created in the Asuka period in the likeness of Prince Shotoku.Its shrine has been tightly closed since the Kamakura period,and it was believed that divine punishment would befall anyone who opened the door.
"Are you going to show the hidden Buddha for money?""Without support, Horyu-ji can no longer be maintained."
While a storm of anti-Buddhism raged within Japan,Eastern art began to be appreciated in Europe and America.In the Meiji era, caught between modernization and tradition,what were the thoughts of those involved in the unveiling of the hidden Buddha?A masterpiece of historical ensemble drama by a Naoki Prize winner.9784163919317<%% SHIPPING %%>The top and bottom edges of the cover have creasing and rubbing from normal use. The book shows little signs of use and is in generally good condition. *Notes* ■Products and their conditions are judged and listed based on the condition guidelines. ■If a product comes with supplements or other attachments, please understand that anything not listed is not included.
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