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Kukai Silk Portrait

Illustration

by James Blake Wiener
published on 12 May 2017

Kukai Silk Portrait — A painted silk portrait of Kukai or Kobo Daishi (774-835 CE) who was a scholar, poet, and monk who founded Shingon Buddhism in Japan. 14th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)

About the Author

James Blake Wiener

James Blake Wiener

James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 12). Kukai Silk Portrait. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/6632/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James B. "Kukai Silk Portrait." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 12, 2017. https://www.ancient.eu/image/6632/.

MLA Style

Wiener, James B. "Kukai Silk Portrait." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 12 May 2017. Web. 23 May 2019.

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