The Times of India·Asia

1,250-year-old Japanese pagoda sells for $40,960

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 22 October 2026, 04:22 UTC ·11 sec listen

A miniature wooden pagoda commissioned by Empress Shotoku in 770 has sold for $40,960, far above expectations. It contains a printed Buddhist prayer and is an important surviving example of Japan’s early printing history, drawing interest from collectors.

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