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Title
Stone: sculpture
Description
One light tan carved stone sculpture of a squat pot-bellied figure seated cross-legged on a hemispherical base.
Provenance
Possibly depiction of Milefo (Maitreya). Gifted to Canterbury Museum by Alley in 1937 during a visit to New Zealand. In 1956, loaned to the Rewi Alley Chinese Art and Crafts Exhibition, held at the Provincial Council Chambers, Christchurch.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
90x110mm (dia x length)
Museum Ac. No.
1957.952.1
Usage Rights
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Collection
Citation
“Stone: sculpture,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/400.