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English: Shiva Carrying Sati on His Trident, circa 1800, India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, South Asia from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Painting; Watercolor, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, 29.21 x 40.64 cm
Date circa 1800
Source Shiva Carrying Sati on His Trident
Author unknown

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