Vajravarahi Dancing on a Corpse

Eastern India

12th century, under worship in Tibet

Not on view

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Title: Vajravarahi Dancing on a Corpse
Period: late Pala dynasty
Date: 12th century, under worship in Tibet
Culture: Eastern India
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
Object Number: 1987.142.356
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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