India · Chola period (880–1279) · 11th–12th century

Asian ArtSculpture11th–12th century

Artwork Details

TitleFigure
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Date11th–12th century
Credit LineSamuel Eilenberg Collection, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 1998
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia
PeriodChola period (880–1279)
Date Range1000 – 1199

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 39248