Seated Divine Sage Agastya

ca. 975
Not on view
The Divine Sage Agastya is considered a manifestation of Shiva. It is possible that this figure represents Shiva as the Divine Teacher and Great Ascetic. The figure was found with a linga (1988.393).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Seated Divine Sage Agastya
  • Period: Angkor period
  • Date: ca. 975
  • Culture: Cambodia
  • Medium: Stone
  • Dimensions: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm); D. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Enid A. Haupt, 1993
  • Object Number: 1993.387.2
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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