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Nayanmar
Nayanmar
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Nayanmar

Artist Indian Artist
Datec. 17th century
Place of originTamil Nadu, India, Asia
MediumBronze
Dimensions4 x 3 3/16 x 2 1/8 in. (10.2 x 8 x 5.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. George Bickford
Object numberS-76-16
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