The world’s largest jade statue of the Buddha is on a touring exhibition of Vietnam until May, 2009. It then travels to Australia at the start of a world tour, taking in Indonesia, the US and several other countries before returning to its permanent home. the Mahabodhi Stupa of the Atisha Center, Australia.
Carved from an 18-ton Nephrite jade boulder that was found in Canada in 2000 and considered to be the world's largest piece of pure gemstone-quality jade, the statue, which is called
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is 3.5m high and weighs 4.65 tons.
Labels: 2009, Buddhist, exhibition, Jade Buddha, sculpture
Keeping with the sculpture theme,
Ice Carving Secrets is a blog about making ice sculptures, in which the owner, Dawson List, shares his extensive knowledge and ice carving designs.
There is also a forum, videos. photos and information, from other experienced carvers, together with several photo galleries showcasing world class ice sculptures. Dawson has provided a great resource and insight into a special world.
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Sculpture Holidays in our database.
Labels: art, blog, Dawson List, Ice Carving, sculpture
