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Item# L This exquisite miniature sculpture of is done in high relief on a hard black stone. The Buddhist sun goddess stands on her chariot drawn by several sows and guided by a charioteer. She has 3 heads and 6 arms which hold weapons. A stupa is behind her head. On the back is a four-line inscription with extracts from the "Buddhist creed"
From: Bengal, East India. Period: circa 9th century. Height: 4 inches. Price: US$1,400
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