Agni, the Hindu deity of fire
Place of OriginBihar state, India
Date600-800
MaterialsBasalt
DimensionsH. 25 in x W. 12 in x D. 4 in, H. 63.5 cm x W. 30.5 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62S40+
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 2
More InformationAgni holds two of his characteristic objects, a rosary and a water pot, and is surrounded by flames.
Subject
- Hinduism
- deity
- Agni
- rosary
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