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Artifact: The Standing Buddha
With so many collections confined in one area, it’s literally impossible to see everything in one visit. In result visiting the museum, no matter how often, will always be a new experience. And with new artifacts added from time to time, there’s something new to see every time. One artifact that caught my eye was the Standing Buddha. This piece of artifact can be found in Gallery 219. With a height of about two inches, the details of the statue is full of intricacy. But the small, specific details won’t be what catches the visitor’s eyes at first. The hardstone carving is made of amethystine quartz. With an eye catching color of purple, the display is truly aesthetic for the sights of visitors. This specific artifact came from China, dating
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