Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [subtractive processes and techniques]
6. [carving and carving techniques]
7. carving (processes)

Anotations

Scope note:

Japanese figurative sculpture construction technique characteristic of the early Heian period (794-1185) where the head and torso were carved from the same block of wood. The arms, legs and other elements such as drapery were many times carved from separate pieces of wood and attached.