Standing Purusha

India or Nepal

ca. 6th–7th century

Not on view

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Title: Standing Purusha
Date: ca. 6th–7th century
Culture: India or Nepal
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: H. 5 3/16in. (13.2 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1985
Object Number: 1985.393.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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