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Indian and Himalayan Art

Jina Seated in Meditation
Mahavira, the Jain Savior

Made in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

c. 11th century

Artist/maker unknown, India

Granitic stone
42 x 40 x 14 1/2 inches (106.7 x 101.6 x 36.8 cm)

* Gallery 229, Asian Art, second floor

1968-30-1

Acquired from the National Museum, New Delhi, India (by exchange) with funds contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Roland L. Taylor and with Subscription and Museum funds, 1968

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