Bhu
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Bhu

TitleBhu
Date900–950 10th century
Mediumgranite
ClassificationSculpture
OriginSouth India, Tamil Nadu, probably Pudokkatai, early Chola Dynasty, 10th Century South India
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBhu, 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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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