| The Largest Statue Of Buddha In Japan | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1591 |
| Catalog #: | 352939 | |
| Clip Number: | 352939-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-508-05 | |
| Timecode: | 00:17:16 - 00:17:44 | |
| Location: | Toyko, Japan | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Sculpture ART: Statues LOCATIONS/ASIA: Japan, Tokyo RELIGION: Buddhism | |
| Description: | Nearing completion outside Tokyo is a 102 foot statue of Buddha, the largest in Japan, and perhaps the world. The huge idol dwarfs the sculptors, still at work after nearly two years. MCUS - Camera panning the Buddha from top to the bottom showing two demure figures chiseling away. MLS - Sculptor and his assistant working on the Buddha. MCUS - The artist sculptor working away wearing a large brim straw hat. MWLS - Buddha standing at the edge of the quarry. | |
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