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東魏 彩繪石雕佛像
Title: Buddha on a lotus pedestal
Period: Eastern Wei dynasty (534–550)
Date: mid-6th century
Culture: China
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: H. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1985
Object Number: 1985.214.141
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