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Marble bust of Aristotle with a beard and draped robe, showing detailed facial features and wavy hair, set against a dark background.

Bronze statue of Maimonides, depicted with a beard and wearing a turban, shown from the chest up against a clear blue background.

Golden Buddha statue in samadhi meditation pose sits on a lotus pedestal, with a small offering of flowers in front, set outdoors in Delhi, India. A white bird is perched on the statue's head.

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Article title updated for style.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Nov 01, 2026
	New article added.	Brian Duignan Stephen Eldridge	Jul 07, 2023