Bhu
| Title | Bhu |
|---|---|
| Date | 900–950 10th century |
| Medium | granite |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | South India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century South India |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bhu, 900–950. South India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century. Granite; overall: 175.9 x 61.6 cm (69 1/4 x 24 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1963.104.3 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Bhu” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 900–950. It is executed in granite and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Dated to 900–950. Explore the wider set of works from the 10th century held in the archive.
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Recorded origin: South India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century. Browse more public-domain art from South India.
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