Relief of a male deity

late 11th–12th century

Dikapalas are doorway guardians, who protect each of the four directions on a Hindu temple.

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Details

Title: Relief of a male deity
Date Created: late 11th–12th century
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 21 1/2 x 12 x 5 1/8 in. (54.61 x 30.48 x 13.02 cm)
Type: Architectural elements
External Link: https://www.dma.org/object/artwork/3061870/
Medium: Sandstone
Credit Line: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Sarah Dorsey Hudson

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