Asian ArtIvories2nd–1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Bowl fragment |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 1 15/16 x 3 1/16 in. (4.9 x 7.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ivories |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 2nd–1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, John Stewart and Arnold Lieberman, Kurt Berliner, Jann S. and Jane Wenner, Nancy Wiener Gallery, Helene and Philippe Leloup and Anonymous Gifts, and funds from various donors, 2004 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India (West Bengal) |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 1 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 65010