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Western front of the great temple at Halebid

Photograph
mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A detailed image highlighting the relief sculpture of the western front of the great temple at Halebid.


Object details

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Object type
TitleWestern front of the great temple at Halebid (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photograph
Brief description
Photograph of relief sculture at Halebid temple, Karnataka, India, 19th century
Physical description
A detailed image highlighting the relief sculpture of the western front of the great temple at Halebid.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.7cm
  • Width: 15.5cm
Object history
The temples at Halebid are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built during the Hoysala dynasty ca. 12th to 13th century, this architectural site represents some of the finest forms of Indian sculpture.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
48482A

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Record createdJune 17, 2003
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