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  Worldvisitguide > Places > British Museum > Far East Art > Asia > Hariti
Hariti
Artist : Anonyme

Model : Hariti

Date : between the IInd and the IIIrd century

Material : Stone
Item 29 on 108
Far East Art
Sculpture (Statue)

Area related
Yusufzai (Pakistan)


Description   

Hariti was a fierce ogress who devoured children. By his teachings the Buddha was able to convert her into a protector of the children.

 
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