Asuka period

Period in which writing was introduced via Korea and China, Buddhism arrived through Korea, and Chinese governmental patterns were adopted.

Dates

538–710

Places

Asia > East Asia > Japan

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Asuka period

Period in which writing was introduced via Korea and China, Buddhism arrived through Korea, and Chinese governmental patterns were adopted.

Dates

538–710

Places

Asia > East Asia > Japan

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Basics to get you started

Asuka period, an introduction

Works of Art

Hōryūji

founded 607, rebuilt c. 693–710

Pensive bodhisattvas

c. 2nd century–7th century

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The Silk Roads