Bulletin"Bibliography of publications based upon collections made with the support of the Swedish China research committee, by Fr. E. Åhlander": Bulletin no. 1, p. 185-191. |
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The images of the East Pagoda are stylistically very original ( Plate 10 ) . They
are portrayed quite upright and modeled in such a way that the width of the body
gradually narrows from the waist down . This new approach will be particularly ...
The images of the East Pagoda are stylistically very original ( Plate 10 ) . They
are portrayed quite upright and modeled in such a way that the width of the body
gradually narrows from the waist down . This new approach will be particularly ...
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They were modeled in clay , perhaps supported by a wooden armature . They are
lacquered , gilded , and painted . Inspite of restorations , they maintain to a large
degree their original appearance . The sculptures form three distinct groups ...
They were modeled in clay , perhaps supported by a wooden armature . They are
lacquered , gilded , and painted . Inspite of restorations , they maintain to a large
degree their original appearance . The sculptures form three distinct groups ...
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The original pedestal is lost . Compared to the previous Kuan - yin , a few
variations are evident . The taller crown is partly covered by the mantle which
envelops the figure ; it has no ribbons . Elegant loops of hair cover the ears . The
necklace ...
The original pedestal is lost . Compared to the previous Kuan - yin , a few
variations are evident . The taller crown is partly covered by the mantle which
envelops the figure ; it has no ribbons . Elegant loops of hair cover the ears . The
necklace ...
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| Title | Bulletin |
| Author | Östasiatiska museet |
| Publisher | The Museum, 1984 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 4 Dec 2017 |
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