Bodhisattva

Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)

12th century

Not on view

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Title: Bodhisattva
Period: Thakuri period
Date: 12th century
Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Medium: Gilt-copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Spink & Son Ltd. and Douglas A. J. Latchford, 1989
Object Number: 1989.237.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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