Statue of the birth of Buddha

UnknownHakuho period,7th century

The Kagawa Museum
Takamatsu-shi, Japan

This metal-casted statue of the birth of the Buddha was excavated from Haiji Temple in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. It was once fully gilded in gold.

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Title: Statue of the birth of Buddha
Creator: Unknown
Date: Hakuho period,7th century
Physical Dimensions: h13.4 ㎝
Type: Casting
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp/kmuseum/index.html

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