It relied on symbolism.

Deborah Ashencaen has written:

'The mirror of mind' -- subject(s): Art, Tantric-Buddhist, Art, Tibetan, Buddhist art and symbolism, Catalogs, Symbolism in art, Tibetan Art

Usha Sinha has written:

'Buddhist iconography in Uttar Pradesh, A.D. 300 to 1200' -- subject(s): Buddhist Gods, Buddhist art and symbolism, Gods, Buddhist

A. K. Bhattacharyya has written:

'Indian contribution to the development of Far Eastern Buddhist iconography' -- subject(s): Indic influences, Idols and images, Gods, Buddhist, Religion, Buddhism, Civilization, Buddhist art and symbolism, Worship, History, Buddhist Gods

'Buddhist iconography in Thailand' -- subject(s): Gods, Buddhist, Buddhist art and symbolism, Buddhist Gods

'Chamba Ruma l'

'Indian numismatics and its cultural aspects' -- subject(s): Civilization, Indic Coins

Michihiko Komine has written:

'Zukai mandara no mikata' -- subject(s): Buddhist Gods, Buddhist art and symbolism, Gods, Buddhist, Mandala (Buddhism)