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Vairochana
, See
Figure, Deity, Buddhist, Buddha, Vairochana
Vajrapani
, See
Figure, Deity, Buddhist, Bodhisattva, Vajrapani
Vase
, See
Vessel, Tall
Vellum
Venus
, See
Figure, Deity, Greek and Roman, Aphrodite/Venus
Vessel, organized by culture
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Vessel, Box
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Vessel, Chalice
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Vessel, Figural
Africa (including Egypt)
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Vessel, Shallow (Platter, Plate, Basin, Bowl)
Africa (including Egypt)
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Vessel, Tall (Vase, Pitcher, Bottle)
Africa (including Egypt)
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Victory
, See
Figure, Deity, Greek and Roman, Nike/Victory
Video
Vietnam
, See
Asia, Southeast Asia
Viola
, See
Musical Instrument, Stringed
Violin
, See
Musical Instrument, Stringed
Virgin Mary
, See
Figure, Biblical, New Testament, Virgin Mary
Vishnu
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Figure, Deity, Hindu, Vishnu
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