Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu

Place

Madhya Pradesh (Object made in:)

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901 CE–1100

Medium

Red sandstone

Dimensions

49.5 × 21.6 × 8.9 cm (19 1/2 × 14 3/8 × 3 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection

Reference Number

1987.361.3

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