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

Asian ArtSculptureca. 12th century

Artwork Details

TitleFigure
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Dateca. 12th century
Credit LineSamuel Eilenberg Collection, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 1998
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia
PeriodChola period (880–1279)
Date Range1100 – 1199

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 39250