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Veneration of the Buddha as a Fiery Pillar

Cleveland Museum of Art

Veneration of the Buddha as a Fiery Pillar

Unknown artist

200s CE

Type: Sculpture
Medium: limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 59 cm (23 1/4 in.)
Culture: Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Nagarjunakonda
Credit: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

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