India · Pala period · late 8th–early 9th century
Asian ArtSculpturelate 8th–early 9th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Figurine |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | late 8th–early 9th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of John and Evelyn Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1982 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Pala period |
| Date Range | 767 – 833 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38932