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Ritual Ewer with Manasa, the Snake Goddess

10th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ritual Ewer with Manasa, the Snake Goddess
  • Period: Pala period
  • Date: 10th century
  • Culture: India (probably Bihar),
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.142.340
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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