India (Tamil Nadu) · Chola period (880–1279) · ca. third quarter of the 10th century

Asian ArtMetalworkca. third quarter of the 10th century

Artwork Details

TitleFigure
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 33 3/4 in. (85.7 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork
DepartmentAsian Art
Dateca. third quarter of the 10th century
Credit LinePurchase, John D. Rockefeller 3rd Gift, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia (Tamil Nadu)
PeriodChola period (880–1279)
Date Range941 – 985

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 39326