Buddhist Column Figures - Katha, Myanmar
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N 24° 10.320 E 096° 20.700
47R E 230252 N 2675829
A sculpted figure tries to climb this column.
Waymark Code: WMVP4Z
Location: Myanmar
Date Posted: 05/12/2017
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This column is located in the courtyard of a Buddhist Temple...the name for which could not be determined.
The column is about 25 feet tall and features quotations on each side as well as some sculptures. One set of sculptures depict a man and woman, standing in prayer. Another set depicts a man trying to climb the column...using the backs of two others as a boost.
There is no indication at the site about the artist, title or date.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Materials used: unknown..at least partially painted cement
Location: Katha, Myanmar
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