jun 22, 743 - Todai-ji

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Bronze and wood, ceramic roofing
Various artists including Unkei and Keikei and Kei School
Nara, Japan
Monasteries, temples and convents began to be built under the orders of Emperor Shomu to grant the wishes of Empress Komyo
System of monasteries = Kokubun-ji
Wanted to promote spiritual unity

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