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# Hanuman

A standing monkey with hands outstretched in the gesture of holding a tray or some object now missing (possibly the sandals of Rama). The long tapering legs are slightly flexed at the knees, and the body is naked except for a light girdle which leaves the genitals exposed. Attached to the girdle is sheathed dagger.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1100–1300 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.275-1869](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.275-1869) · Pramāṇa
