The Serpent Goddess Manasa

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The Serpent Goddess Manasa

India, Bihar, Gaya District, circa 900
Sculpture
Copper alloy
18 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 8 in. (46.99 x 27.62 x 20.32 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.83.1.2)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.

  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.

  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.
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