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Agni, God of Fire
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The Hindu god Agni, with flames rising behind him, is the figural form of the sacrificial fire, central to religious practice in India since the early second millennium BC. Agni’s mount is the goat, and together they preside over the Southeast. In the upper registers, Brahmans perform fire sacrifice, preach to disciples, and practice "hot yoga."
| Artist / Maker | India, Uttar Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1000 |
| Culture / Origin | India, Uttar Pradesh |
| Medium | sandstone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 73 x 40.6 cm (28 3/4 x 16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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