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3. Indra
Nepal
9th-10th century
Copper alloy, gilt
Object 23, (gallery D, case 2, D-5)

Indra In this superb cast image Indra sits at ease holding a symbolic lotus seed in his hand extended in charity (varada mudra). His expression is benign and, unique to him, his third eye is horizontal. He wears a magnificent three-crested crown but is otherwise chastely ornamented. His lower body is draped with a loincloth decorated with rosettes to simulate a textile pattern.

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