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Prisoner before the Shah

Prisoner before the Shah

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Seattle Art Museum

1300 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

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Seattle Asian Art Museum

1400 East Prospect Street
Seattle, WA 98112

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Olympic Sculpture Park

2901 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

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