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Sun God Surya Standing in His Chariot

A work made of chlorite.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of chlorite.

Date:

Pala period, 10th/11th century

Artist:

Bangladesh or Eastern India

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 141

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Sun God Surya Standing in His Chariot

Place

Bangladesh (Object made in)

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901 CE–1100

Medium

Chlorite

Dimensions

72.3 × 41.3 × 11.4 cm (28 1/2 × 16 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse

Reference Number

1965.383

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