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13. Sarasvati
16th century
Stone
h: 1.07 m.

 Sarasvati

BEFORE DESTROYED : Sarasvati, the goddess of wisdom and learning, is much revered in the Kathmandu Valley. This beautiful image of the goddess, at Kamal Pond in Pharping village, is shown here before the attempted theft (see next image) Photo: 8. 5. 84 (Fig. E5/G19)

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