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Material: Schist
19th Century Nepal Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A so called 'shapti' disc from the Nepal region in Schist stone. The front decorated with a geometric patron reminiscent to Buddhist motives. This small example has a lovely patina a...
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Early 19th Century Nepalese Antique Schist Sculptures and Carvings

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Schist

19th Century Nepal Stone Disc
19th Century Nepal Stone Disc

19th Century Nepal Stone Disc

Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Shakyamuni, the original Buddha sculpted in schist stone. Originally from a cave. Sui dynasty '589-618' AD Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha or simply the Buddha. He was an a...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Schist Sculptures and Carvings

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Schist

Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave
Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave

Shakyamuni, the Original Buddha Sculpted in Schist Stone, Originally from a Cave

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Located in South Burlington, VT
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