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Cow Suckling a Calf

India Madhya or Uttar Pradesh. About 9th century. Sandstone. Explore the catalogue record, image rights and documented connections from The Art Institute of Chicago.

Cow Suckling a CalfIndia Madhya or Uttar Pradesh · About 9th centuryThe Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
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A sandstone sculpture of a cow, its head turned out toward the viewer, with a baby calf suckling underneath.

Sculpture / Source record

Cow Suckling a Calf

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Maker
India Madhya or Uttar Pradesh
Date
About 9th century
Medium
Sandstone
Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago
Accession
2006.180
Credit
Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf
Rights
Public domain · CC0

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