Artwork Details

Title
Hevajra and Nairatmya
Dimensions
3 × 2 1/4 × 1 7/8 in.
Medium
Copper alloy
Origin
Eastern India
Classification(s)
sculpture
Date
ca. 12th century
Credit Line
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Object number
C2004.30.1
HAR Number
65382

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Tantrism

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