Michael A. Stecker
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Close-up view of the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit in Bangkok, Thailand
Located in Bangkok's Chinatown the Golden Buddha is the world's largest solid gold statue.  Measuring 9.8 feet tall and 5.5 tons it is thought to consist of about 83% gold or over 18 carat. 

(mouse click twice over the statue for an enlargement)
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