The guys have gone to the Air and Space Museum and I am going to meditate at the Freeer Gallery. It is a quiet, most restful place, where I can get into the feeling of calm. One of my favorite spots on the mall. It is never crowded when I have visited. Mr. Freer was quite the collector and had made his fortune building train cars in Detroit.
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| The old castle next to the Freer |
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| In the Freer. Looking out into the center garden. |
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| 304-30 BC, Egyptian Falcons carved of dark stone |
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| 664-525 BC, plaques of limestone |
The details of the art are intricate and the civilization of Egypt must have been very refined at this time to develop such beauty.
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| 1550-1070 BC, tiny mosaic glass Inlays. Egyptian |
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| Amida Buddha of Infinite Light, Bronze, 13th century, Japan |
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| Bodhisattva (enlighten being), wood, late 12 century, Japan |
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| ca. 507, stone, China, from S. Xiangtangshan, Cave 2 |
To be continued...Have to share the computer with Steve. Good day!
Wish I was there. It looks like a beautiful place.
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