Lovers (Mithuna)
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Lovers (Mithuna)

TitleLovers (Mithuna)
Datec. 973 10th century
Mediumsandstonewith limestone wash
ClassificationSculpture
OriginNorthwestern India, Rajasthan, Sikar, Harshagiri, Pratihara Dynasty, 10th Century Northwestern India
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineLovers (Mithuna), c. 973. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Sikar, Harshagiri, Pratihara Dynasty, 10th Century. Sandstonewith limestone wash; overall: 35.3 x 34.3 cm (13 7/8 x 13 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1962.165
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Lovers (Mithuna)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 973. It is executed in sandstonewith limestone wash 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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