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Buddha Seated on Foo Dog Devotional Sculpture

This is a devotional sculpture. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is rock crystal; wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Fernanda Munn Kellogg. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Fernanda Munn Kellogg.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 24.5 x 23.5 x 10.5 cm (9 5/8 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)

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Buddha Seated on Foo Dog Devotional Sculpture; rock crystal; wood; Overall: 24.5 x 23.5 x 10.5 cm (9 5/8 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Fernanda Munn Kellogg; 1981-58-5-a

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