Chowar bearer, an attendant of Vishnu
Chowar bearer, an attendant of Vishnu

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Chowar bearer, an attendant of Vishnu,

12th century

Indian
y1021

Information

Title
Chowar bearer, an attendant of Vishnu
Dates

12th century

Dimensions
h. 49.0 cm., w. 20.5 cm., d. 12.0 cm. (19 5/16 x 8 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch, for the Carl Otto von Kienbusch, Jr. Memorial Collection
Object Number
y1021
Place Made

Asia, India

Culture
Indian
Type
openwork, sculpture, statues
Subject
religious art, Hinduism, figures (representations), attendants

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