| Aurora | |
|---|---|
| Aurora Fountain | |
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| Artist | Ruth Asawa |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Stainless steel |
| Location | San Francisco |
| 37°47′33″N122°23′29″W / 37.79252°N 122.39152°W | |
| Website | ruthasawa |
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