Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu
by Unknown Artist, 901
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 901
- Medium
- Red sandstone
- Size
- 48.9 × 35.6 × 8.9 cm (19 1/4 × 14 × 3 1/2 in.)
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This Asian sculpture, dating to 10th/11th century. Made from red sandstone, it measures 48.9 × 35.6 × 8.9 cm (19 1/4 × 14 × 3 1/2 in.).
It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.
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About Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu
It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.
It dates to 10th/11th century. It's made from red sandstone.
Made from red sandstone, it measures 48.9 × 35.6 × 8.9 cm (19 1/4 × 14 × 3 1/2 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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