Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara
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Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara

TitleBodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara
ArtistIndia Bihar
DatePala period, about 11th century 11th century
MediumBasalt
Classificationstone
OriginBihar Bihar
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara” is a work by India Bihar, dated Pala period, about 11th century. It is executed in basalt and classified as stone. 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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