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Detail: Dating from the 10th to the 18th century, sculptures of deities, enlightened beings, and teachers from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions reveal the aesthetic connections between Hindu and Buddhist temple sculpture as well as their distinct qualities. Highlights range from a majestic stone image of Shiva Dakshinamurti (Lord of the South) to a fierce gilded bronze of Palden Lhamo, the deity who protects Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. A good place to begin your tour of the gallery would be with Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity, who is the god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles. |
Phone No.: 202.633.1000 Fax: 202.357.4911 Contact Email: [email protected] Site URL: http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/current/SculptureSouthAsia.asp |
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