Asked by Nabhila Windyastari on Sep 26, 2024

Who was the sculptor of the wooden statue of the Amida in the Phoenix Hall?

A) Tori Bosshi
B) Jocho
C) Kosho
D) Kuya

Phoenix Hall

A building at the Byodo-in Temple in Japan, renowned for its Phoenix-like architectural composition and an important example of Heian period (794-1185) Buddhist architecture.

Amida

An ancient city in Mesopotamia, known in modern times as Diyarbakır, Turkey.

Jocho

A Japanese sculptor of the Heian period, famous for pioneering the yosegi technique of wood sculpture, notably in the creation of the Amida Buddha of the Byodoin Temple.

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