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Bronze Picture of Mot-Cot Pagoda

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Bronze, framed picture, 13 x 11 inches, of Mot-Cot (One Pillar) Pagoda, Hanoi, Vietnam, made by Nguyen Ngoc Khuong. The original name of the One Pillar Pagoda was Dien Huu Pagoda, which means 'long lasting happiness and good luck'. It was built in 1049 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai Tong. This was presented to Mayor Sanders by Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung, Consul General of Vietnam, San Francisco, on March 5, 2012.

Originating Mayor: Jerry Sanders

Date Received: 3/5/2012