Buried Prayers Time Capsules of Faith Exhibition KyotoNational Museum Excavation
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Important Notice to U.S. Buyers : Regarding Import Duties This item is shipped on a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) basis. No additional charges will be incurred when you receive the item. Important Notice to EU Buyers : Regarding Import Duties Effective July 1, 2026, the “de minimis” system for shipments to the EU valued at 150 euros or less has been abolished. As a result, we now include the customs duties and associated fees for items valued at 150 euros or less in our shipping fees. No additional charges will be incurred when you receive the item. Buried Prayers Time Capsules of Faith INTRODUCTION: This catalog was published on the occasion of "Buried Prayers - Time Capsules of Faith" exhibition held in 2026 at the Kyoto National Museum. Since ancient times, the people of Japan have had a custom of burying objects imbued with their prayers in the ground. This custom originated from rituals to pacify the land and from prayers inspired by Buddhist teachings, and can be seen as a way of entrusting these hopes to the future. This exhibition focuses on burial artifacts excavated in the Kinki region and traces the history of burial practices from the Kofun period through the Edo period, featuring approximately 60 excavated items, including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Comments from us At this exhibition, we were fascinated by the various forms in which the objects to which ancient people entrusted their prayers manifested themselves. If this book has piqued y
- Publisher: Kyoto National Museum
- Year: 2026
- Binding: Paperback
- Condition: Fine
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