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Hariti
Hariti
Hariti
Artist :
Anonymous
Model :
Hariti
Date : between the IInd and the IIIrd century
Material : Stone
British Museum
Asia
First Floor
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.
