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Class 6: Humans (96 measure). Class 6: Humans (84 measure).

Grids drawn to illustrate the theoretical proportions (heights and armspans) of the main
classes of sacred figures. Different grids are used in actual practice.

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Class l: Seated Buddha. Class 2: Seated Bodhisattva. Class 3: Seated goddess.

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