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2. Nyoirin-ji (Ogori) - Wikipedia

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   The former chief priest of Nyoirin-ji Temple went on a trip to China, brought back a frog figurine made out of jade and placed it in the temple. With that as a starting point, he began collecting frog figurines in 1992 with the goals of changing the atmosphere of the temple and attracting young people to visit.

3. Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation (National Treasure No. 83)

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   It is 93.5 centimeters tall or approximately 3 feet and one inch in height, and is therefore especially valuable because few large bronzes survive from that period. It is made of bronze, and was at one point plated in gold. The statue is widely acknowledged to be one of the finest Buddhist sculptures ever produced and is a masterpiece of Korean ...

4. Frog Baby Fountain (Ball State University) - Wikipedia

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   Frog Baby Fountain is a statue set in the middle of a fountain on the Ball State University campus. It is known as a sign of good luck and is a popular meeting place. The Frog Baby statue was cast by Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons in 1937 and has been moved several times prior to becoming what it is known as today.

5. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - Wikipedia

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   Constructing Friendship [6] - A sculpture by Michael Sinesio created in 2006 as a part of the Minnesota Rocks! [7] International Stone Carving Symposium. It is located at the west entrance to the park. Frog Pond - Completed in 1910, the overlook has a pergola that was donated in 1929. The granite frog, from which the pond gets its name, is from ...

6. List of colossal sculptures in situ - Wikipedia

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   The Lion Monument, an in situ sculpture in Lucerne, Switzerland. A colossal statue is one that is more than twice life-size. [1] This is a list of colossal statues and other sculptures that were created, mostly or all carved, and remain in situ. This list includes two colossal stones that were intended to be moved.

7. List of tallest statues - Wikipedia

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   This list of tallest statues includes completed statues that are at least 50 m (160 ft) tall. The height values in this list are measured to the highest part of the human (or animal) figure, but exclude the height of any pedestal (plinth), or other base platform as well as any mast, spire, or other structure that extends higher than the tallest figure in the monument.