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The Intelligent Queen
"The intelligent queen shows you everything you need to be a good student. The headdress is tall to symbolize working hard. It has a book to symbolize knowledge, a sun to symbolize a bright child and stars to symbolize always trying your best. There is a flag to show bravery and not to be afraid of math."

Mother Earth
"Mother earth changes the world, she makes it beautiful."


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Protective King
"Our king will be protecting his castle, his family, and all of his people."


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Head of Vishnu

Head of Vishnu
Thailand, possibly Wiang Sa area; 7th-8th century
Sandstone
1979.62

Several characteristics suggest the provenance of the sculpture, which may have been produced in the central part of the Thai/Malay peninsula, possibly around the city of Wiang Sa, where other images of Vishnu have been found. These characteristics include the minimally flared shape of Vishnu's crown, the edge of the hairline seen beneath the crown, and the slightly rounded face and full features of the god.

 

 

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