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Effigy of 8 armed goddess
Effigy of 8 armed goddess
Object Number 99-12-60/53265
Display Title Effigy of 8 armed goddess
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, ceramic, multi-armed female and lion on base, 4 columns, broken
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date before 1899
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
Additional Geographic Terms Asia, Southeastern
Materials Ceramic, Pigment, Vegetable fiber, Metal, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 19.3 x 36.5 x 15.3 cm (7 5/8 x 14 3/8 x 6 in.)
Quantity 24
Label on object 53265; POISON
Credit Line Gift of the Heirs of David Kimball, 1899
Provenance
Provenance Boston Museum
Donor David P. Kimball
Donor Augusta K. Horton
Donor L. Cushing Kimball

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