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Page 64
... pagodas . Tadamori also tried his hand at trade with Sung dynasty China as a means of amassing wealth . In such ways , the social position of the Tairas rose steadily , so that Tadamori's son Kiyomori could take his place along- side ...
... pagodas . Tadamori also tried his hand at trade with Sung dynasty China as a means of amassing wealth . In such ways , the social position of the Tairas rose steadily , so that Tadamori's son Kiyomori could take his place along- side ...
Page 180
... pagoda roofs , worn by dancers in addition to arm and ankle bracelets , belts , and brooches made of gold and colored stones . Although it has its own distinct characteristics , Burmese jewelry was heavily influenced by Indian styles ...
... pagoda roofs , worn by dancers in addition to arm and ankle bracelets , belts , and brooches made of gold and colored stones . Although it has its own distinct characteristics , Burmese jewelry was heavily influenced by Indian styles ...
Page 533
... pagoda - that depicted various themes about the Buddha , who , being enlightened , came to rest in Nirvāņa . De- veloped out of such common characteristics , Paekche sculptures ( 4th - 7th centuries ) had a distinct style in which ...
... pagoda - that depicted various themes about the Buddha , who , being enlightened , came to rest in Nirvāņa . De- veloped out of such common characteristics , Paekche sculptures ( 4th - 7th centuries ) had a distinct style in which ...
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