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The Hindu God Vishnu Standing with the Serpent Ananta Behind Him

Asian Art

MEDIUM Sandstone
  • Place Made: Central region, India
    • DATES ca. 10th century
    DIMENSIONS 25 x 13 x 8 in. (63.5 x 33 x 20.3 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2010.46.1
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Poster in memory of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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