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pointed out represented Marco Polo & this one was adorned by an European hat & whiskers.  
At one time these figures were said to be of gold but [[strikethrough]]was[[/strikethrough]] these were stolen in a revolution & now they are replaced by gilt figures.  One of these Buddhas [[strikethrough]] had [[/strikethrough]] was cast with many children playing on his shoulders & bust & this one is a favorite worshipping for children whose mothers bring them here in their arms & let them touch the Buddha.  The children met with on the street were gay talkative friendly brats who held out their hands & smiled at us or shouted out some pleasantry at us without any trace of insult in the words.