Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda

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Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda

India, Andhra Pradesh, Goli Village, 300-350
Sculpture
Limestone
16 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 6 in. (41.91 x 44.45 x 15.24 cm)
Gift of the Michael J. Connell Foundation (M.71.54)
Not currently on public view

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