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The River Goddess, Ganga

Asian Art

On View: Asian Galleries, Arts of South Asia, 2nd floor
MEDIUM Tan sandstone
  • Place Made: Central region, India
    • DATES ca. 9th century
    DIMENSIONS 26 x 13 3/4 in. (66 x 34.9 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 1994.199.3
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
    PROVENANCE Prior to 1967, provenance not yet documented; by 1967, acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim of Brooklyn, NY; 1994, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim to the Brooklyn Museum.
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    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Arts of South Asia, 2nd floor
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