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Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha)

A work made of bronze with silver inlay and traces of pigment.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze with silver inlay and traces of pigment.

Date:

c. 15th century

Artist:

India
Orissa

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha)

Place

Odisha (Object made in)

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1401–1500

Medium

Bronze with silver inlay and traces of pigment

Dimensions

38.5 × 29.1 × 21 cm (15 3/16 × 11 7/16 × 8 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Kate S. Buckingham Fund

Reference Number

1996.88

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