India (Tamil Nadu) · Chola period (880–1279) · ca. 11th century

Asian ArtSculptureca. 11th century

Artwork Details

TitleFigurine
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Dateca. 11th century
Credit LineSamuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia (Tamil Nadu)
PeriodChola period (880–1279)
Date Range950 – 1150

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38936