A remarkable miniature wooden pagoda tied to Empress Shotoku has been sold for an impressive $40,960, shattering expectations. This pagoda, which houses an ancient Buddhist prayer, marks a crucial moment in Japan's printing history. Commissioned in 770 CE, it was crafted to help disseminate prayers throughout temples. At just 21.
A remarkable miniature wooden pagoda tied to Empress Shotoku has been sold for an impressive $40,960, shattering expectations. This pagoda, which houses an ancient Buddhist prayer, marks a crucial moment in Japan's printing history. Commissioned in 770 CE, it was crafted to help disseminate prayers throughout temples. At just 21.
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