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Great Buddha of Kamakura (Daibutsu 大仏)
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Great Buddha of Kamakura (Daibutsu 大仏)

Place of OriginKyoto, Japan
Date1970
Dimensions1 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (4.4 × 3.2 cm)
Mediumivory with color and tortoise shell
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2023.145
Not on View
DescriptionCarved ivory with light color and inlaid tortoise shell
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1976
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