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Standing Vishnu and His Avatars

late 10th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing Vishnu and His Avatars
  • Date: late 10th century
  • Culture: India
  • Medium: Sandstone
  • Dimensions: H. 55 1/8 in. (140 cm); W. 25 in. (63.5 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of R. H. Ellsworth Ltd., 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.80.3
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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