Unknown, Stele of a lintel relief depicting the Navagrahas and other vahana (Estela de un relieve de dintel que representa a los Navagrahas y otros vahana), 11th-12th century. Schist. Museum purchase with funds from the Asian Arts Council. .
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Gods and Mortals: Arts of India

Located in Art of Asia galleries

Spanning a millennium, paintings and sculptures in this installation showcase the sensuous deities of Hinduism, including Vishnu and Shiva; the heroes of Sanskrit literary epics; and the princes of the royal Mughal court. Works by Jamini Roy, India’s master painter of the 20th century, are also on display and depict India’s people.

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Spanning a millennium, paintings and sculptures in this installation showcase the sensuous deities of Hinduism, including Vishnu and Shiva; the heroes of Sanskrit literary epics; and the princes of the royal Mughal court. Works by Jamini Roy, India’s master painter of the 20th century, are also on display and depict India’s people.

Image credit: Unknown, Stele of a lintel relief depicting the Navagrahas and other vahana (Estela de un relieve de dintel que representa a los Navagrahas y otros vahana), 11th-12th century. Schist. Museum purchase with funds from the Asian Arts Council.

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Gods and Mortals: Arts of India is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of the Papp Family Foundation.

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