Korean influence in the beginning period of Japan's buddhist arts

Abstract

The article mentions about Korea's influence (Three State Period) in the beginning period of Japanese Buddhist arts by the following works: The gold-plated bronze statue of Shaka Butsu sent by Paekche king in 552; The stony Matreya statue brought to Japan and presented to the prime minister Soga Umako in 594 by a Paekche's ambassador;...