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Michael Phillips

Buddha Shakyamuni and Scenes from the Life of the Buddha
Nepal, 12th century
Unalloyed copper with traces of gilding
10 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (26.67 x 23.49 x 6.98 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Phillips
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.82.165.6)

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