Sun God Surya on His Chariot
| Title | Sun God Surya on His Chariot |
|---|---|
| Artist | Bangladesh or Eastern India |
| Date | Pala period, 10th/12th century 10th century |
| Medium | Bronze inlaid with silver |
| Classification | bronze |
| Origin | Bangladesh Bangladesh |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Bertha Evans Brown Fund |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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Dated to Pala period, 10th/12th century. Explore the wider set of works from the 10th century held in the archive.
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Recorded origin: Bangladesh. Browse more public-domain art from Bangladesh.
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