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Old 16th June 2021, 05:19 PM   #13
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I agree that the treatment of the eyes suggests Hindu art, however a half beard and mustache is uncommon among Hindus
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If you google "Indian god with beard", it is the response that you will get.
You have Indian god with beard and look also at the avatars.
I vote for Narasimha (seems to be a badass)

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Recent Census Data from Indonesia indicate that Hindus make up about 1.74% of the total population.
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Do you have the statistics for the late 19th c.?

I agree that the guard and the scabbard tip look European ( English or Dutch)

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