SculptureIndian10th-11th century

Architectural Relief with Chamunda

Chandela period, 10th-11th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Light red sandstone; from Khajuraho region, Northern India

Culture

Indian

Century

10th-11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

67 x 52.7 x 18.5 cm (26 3/8 x 20 3/4 x 7 5/16 in.) 245 lb.

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Houston, Meridan, CT (1960-1974), gift; to the Fogg Museum of Art. Note: Mr. Houston the U.S. Agency for International Development in India, Korea and Peru.

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