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Figure: O.3-1929

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Current Location: In storage

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Carving of a woman. Her posture is meant to depict Queen Maya in scenes of the Nativity of Buddha. Her left hand is holding a bough of a tree, her right hand is held at the waist.

Legal notes

Given by Major Gen. H. Hendley

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1929) by Hendley, H., Major General

Materials used in production

Stone

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.3-1929
Primary reference Number: 138180

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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