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Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

9th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
  • Date: 9th century
  • Culture: Pakistan (Northwest Frontier Province, probably Swat Valley)
  • Medium: Bronze with silver inlay
  • Dimensions: H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers and Edith Perry Chapman Funds, 1980
  • Object Number: 1980.118
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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