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Head of Vishnu
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Details
- Associated place
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Asia › India › central India › Madhya Pradesh › north Madhya Pradesh › Chhatarpur district › Khajuraho (place of creation)
- Date
- 2nd half of the 10th century - 1st half of the 11th century AD
- Material and technique
- sandstone
- Dimensions
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with mount 49 x 14 x 15 cm max. (height x width x depth)
37 x 14 x 15 cm max. (height x width x depth)
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Purchased, 1995.
- Accession no.
- EA1995.73
Glossary
Vishnu
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Vishnu
Vishnu is, with Shiva, one of the two most important gods in later Hinduism. He is regarded as sustainer of the universe and maintainer of order. Assuming various forms (avatars), he restores the balance of good and evil in the world.
Location
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First floor | Room 32 | India from 600
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First floor | Room 32 | India from 600
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