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Nandikeshvara (Buddhist elephant-headed Deva)
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Nandikeshvara (Buddhist elephant-headed Deva)

Date18th- early 19th century
Object number68.95
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Discovering Buddhist Art - Seeking the Sublime", July 9, 2003 - June 3, 2005
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ralph W. Nicholson
Dimensions7 1/2 in. (19 cm) Diam.: 3 9/16 in.
MediumWood
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