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What is the Great Buddha of Kamakura made of?

  • Bronze

  • Gold

  • Silver

  • Iron

Answer

Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was used to cast the Great Buddha of Kamakura. This colossal statue, standing at an impressive 13.35 meters (43.8 feet), is a testament to the advanced metalworking skills of 13th-century Japan. The bronze composition provides the statue with exceptional durability, allowing it to withstand the elements and remain a revered symbol of Japanese Buddhism for centuries.
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