



Goddess Marichi
- Location
- Mongolia
- Date
- late 17th or early 18th century
- Creator
- Attributed to Zanabazar (Mongolian, 1635–1723) or his workshop
- Material
- gilt copper alloy
- Dimensions
- 15-5/8 × 10-3/8 × 7¼ in. (39.7 x 26.4 x 18.4 cm)
- Collection
Rubin Museum of Art; C2005.16.26 (HAR 65449)
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