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Between cult and culture: Bamiyan, Islamic iconoclasm, and the museum.(Afghanistan)

From: The Art Bulletin  |  Date: 12/1/2002  |  Author: Flood, Finbarr Barry

He turned his head like an old tortoise in the sunlight. "Is it true that there are many images in the Wonder House of Lahore?" He repeated the last words as one making sure of an address. "That is true," said Abdullah. "It is full of heathen buts. Thou also art an idolater."

"Never mind him," said Kim. "That is the Government's house and there is no idolatry in it, but only a Sahib with a white beard. Come with me and I will show." -- Rudyard Kipling, Kim

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