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Figure
ca. 10th Century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

An upright figure standing with a lotus in each hand. A conventional high coronet, vana-mala, and small lotus pedestal. The eyes, head ornaments, necklace and waistband are inlaid with silver.

Object details

Object type
TitleFigure (generic title)
Materials and techniques
copper alloy with silver
Brief description
Surya
Physical description
An upright figure standing with a lotus in each hand. A conventional high coronet, vana-mala, and small lotus pedestal. The eyes, head ornaments, necklace and waistband are inlaid with silver.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.75in
  • Width: 5.5in
Gallery label
(25/09/2000)
SURYA, THE SUN GOD
Copper alloy
Gujarat, Western India
c.10th century
Object history
From Capt.R.Johnes.
Production
Gujarat, Western India
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.309-1951

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Record createdNovember 22, 2001
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