Shiva Seated with Parvati

Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)

ca. 10th century

Not on view

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Title: Shiva Seated with Parvati
Date: ca. 10th century
Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 1985
Object Number: 1985.398.4
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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