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Varuna Holding a Noose and Riding a Swan

6th–8th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Varuna Holding a Noose and Riding a Swan
  • Period: post Gupta period
  • Date: 6th–8th century
  • Culture: India
  • Medium: Sandstone
  • Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1919
  • Object Number: 19.90
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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