Art Institute of Chicago
Sun God Surya on His Chariot
Bangladesh or Eastern India
- Date
- Pala period, 10th/12th century
- Medium
- Bronze inlaid with silver
- Culture
- Bangladesh
- Department
- Arts of Asia
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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- Object type
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