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Unknown
Indra, Chief of the Gods16th century

Not on view
Gilded bronze head sculpture of a deity with half-closed eyes, elaborate floral crown, scroll-carved earrings, and beaded necklace collar, worn gold surface against black background

Unknown, Indra, Chief of the Gods, 16th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Anonymous gift, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Indra, Chief of the Gods
Place Made
Nepal, Pharping?
Date Made
16th century
Medium
Repoussé copper
Dimensions
9 x 5 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (22.86 x 14.61 x 6.03 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
M.84.168
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Reedy, Chandra L. Himalayan Bronzes: Technology, Style and Choices. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1997.