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The Japanese Masterpiece That Lost Its Head: The 1,000-Year-Old Usuki Stone Buddha
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The Buddha's downward gaze is a notable feature, inviting viewers to look up with renewed reverence. A 1,000-year-old stone Buddha has undergone restoration.
A 1,000-year-old stone Buddha has undergone restoration. The statue's head had previously fallen off and was found at its base. Restoration work was carried out in the twentieth century.
The Buddha's downward gaze is a notable feature, inviting viewers to look up with renewed reverence. Further details about the statue and its restoration are available.
The stone Buddha is known as the Usuki Stone Buddha, a Japanese masterpiece. More information about this historic statue can be found through additional sources.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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