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Northern Wei sculpture: References & Edit History

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Added image of a Chinese limestone sculpture of a meditating Maitreya, Northern Wei dynasty, early 6th century. Dec 09, 2010
Added new Web site: Milwaukee Art Museum - Chinese, Northern Wei dynasty. Jan 10, 2008
Article revised. Apr 05, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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