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Title
Vishnu, seated (worn from centuries of handling)
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, Northeastern India
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
1975/2.131
Medium and Support
copper
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Title
Syamatara
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, Northeastern India
Century
12th century
Object Creation Date
12th century
Accession Number
1977/2.2
Medium and Support
black chlorite (stone)
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Title
Buddha, seated in bhumisparsa mudra, surrounded by five stupas (votive plaque)
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, Northeastern India
Physical Description
This clay votive plaque depicts the Buddha in the gesture of “calling the earth to witness." He is shown here surrounded by five stupas, or reliquary monuments.
Century
12th century
Object Creation Date
12th century
Accession Number
1990/1.176
Medium and Support
terracotta
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Title
Shiva and Parvati
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, Northeastern India
Century
9th-10th century
Object Creation Date
9th century - 10th century
Accession Number
1970/2.147
Medium and Support
bronze
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Title
Buddha, seated under a canopy of 3 leaves on a double lotus dais in the padmasana pose, in bhumisparsa mudra, flanked by two stupas
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, Northeastern India
Physical Description
The Buddha in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara. He is shown under three leaves, indicating the bodhi tree under which he sat while meditating before reaching an awakening. He is shown flanked by two stupas, or reliquary monuments, symbolizing his attainment of nirvana.
Century
11th century
Object Creation Date
11th century
Accession Number
1983/1.396
Medium and Support
black schist
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Title
Tara
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, Northeastern India
Physical Description
Black schist carved in the relief of Green Tara, a guide and saviouress on the Buddhist path to enlightenment. She holds two lotuses, one open and one closed and makes the gesture of gift-giving with her palm facing outwards, towards the devotee.
Century
10th century
Object Creation Date
10th century
Accession Number
1981/2.156
Medium and Support
black schist
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rank 35.01551
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