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Re: Ming dynasty wood buddha

Posted By: Bill H.
Posted Date: Jun 15, 2011 (02:57 AM)

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Buddha images made for consecration and worship traditionally were given a symbolic set of internal organs, such as heart, lungs, liver, intestines, etc. These sometimes were made of precious materials.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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