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The Divine Sage Agastya is considered a manifestation of Shiva. It is possible that this figure represents Shiva as the Divine Teacher and Great Ascetic. The figure was found with a linga (1988.393).
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Title: Seated Divine Sage Agastya
Period: Angkor period
Date: ca. 975
Culture: Cambodia
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm); D. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Enid A. Haupt, 1993
Object Number: 1993.387.2
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