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Wood block for book printing

Object number49.79

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Discovering Buddhist Art - Seeking the Sublime", July 9, 2003 - June 3, 2005

Credit LineGift of the Merci Train

MediumWood

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Wood block for book printing