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A small, brass sculpture featuring two stylized figures standing within a circular, openwork frame decorated with small loops.
Two Deities
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Two Deities

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions4 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (10.5 x 8.9 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.286
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