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Discover a captivating piece of history with this antique stereoview card, featuring the magnificent Boro Budur temple in Java, Dutch East Indies. Published by the renowned Keystone View Company, this stereograph transports you to the "Man-made Mountain of Ancient Art—'Shrine of the Many Buddhas'." The detailed black and white image captures the sprawling architectural marvel, showcasing its intricate bas reliefs, numerous Buddha statues, and the terraced structure. In the foreground, three figures provide a sense of scale, adding to the authenticity of this historical scene.The reverse side of the stereoview card provides a rich, descriptive account of The Boro Budur, highlighting its significance as one of the most elaborate Buddhist temples globally. It details the temple's construction as a quadrangular pyramid, rising 150 feet, with seven walls of hewn lava blocks forming terraces that house countless statues of Buddha. The text emphasizes its long-standing cultural and religious influence, noting its origins over 2500 years ago and its role as a spiritual beacon across Asia. This Keystone View Company stereoview, numbered 25734 and 269, offers a compelling 3D glimpse into a distant land and an ancient civilization, making it a prized addition for collectors of antique stereographs and historical photography.Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: The Boro Budur Temple, Architecture, Geographic Location
View Title & Number: #25734 (also #269) - A Man-made Mountain of Ancient Art—'Shrine of the Many Buddhas,' The Boro Budur, Java, Dutch E. I.
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard Mount
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England (Publisher Locations); Java, Dutch East Indies (View Location)
Logos/Graphics: "Keystone View Company Manufacturers MADE IN U.S.A. Publishers" (vertical text), "COPYRIGHTED"
Identifiers: View Numbers 25734, 269; "Copyright by The Keystone View Company"
Dimensions: Approx. 7 inches wide
