1889 Cast Iron Sculpture of a Male Buffalo

1889 Cast Iron Sculpture of a Male Buffalo

The cast iron statue of the Sphinx in front of the French Military Museum

The cast iron statue of the Sphinx in front of the French Military Museum

The Sphinx statue stands between museums and streets in Paris. Made by Ducel Foundry, which was one of the most important foundries in France at that time.
Cast iron statue of Jo ã o Cidade

Cast iron statue of Jo ã o Cidade

Jo ã o Sidade devoted all his energy to caring for the poor and sick as an adult. Jo ã o Sidade, contrary to all the customs of his time, established two hospitals where patients received humane treatment. According to today's nursing standards, these hospitals are considered modern hospitals, dedicated not only to nursing but also to treatment. They have doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and priests, and patients are divided by disease, with each person assigned a bed. Several of his companions joined his ranks, thus forming the founding core of the Hospital Knights, which was first approved in 1572.
Iron Buddha Statue of Shakyamuni during the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea

Iron Buddha Statue of Shakyamuni during the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea

This artifact is a cast iron Buddha statue from the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea. It is now housed in the British Museum in London. Its production date is from 918 AD to 1392 AD 1234. This Buddha statue is made of cast iron. The Buddha statue was discovered at a temple site in Hasachangli, Gwangju, buried to the waist. Many features are similar to the main Buddha statue in Shiku Temple, such as the outer robe covering only one shoulder, fan-shaped folds in front of the crossed legs, and a right hand lowered towards the ground. This statue was made in the early Goryeo period of the 10th century.
Cast Iron Statue of Liberty Replica Paris Museum of Arts and Crafts Collection

Cast Iron Statue of Liberty Replica Paris Museum of Arts and Crafts Collection

The Musée des Arts et Métiers (Musée des Arts et Métiers) is a museum displaying the history of technological and industrial development, located in the third arrondissement of Paris. This one is made of cast iron, about 2.8 meters high and weighs about 450 kilograms. It is the 1/16 size of the Statue of Liberty. It was made in 1881 with the help of Gustave Eiffel and is now located in the museum's front yard. It was based on the original model of the Statue of Liberty given to the United States by France.