Sri Lanka · Anuradhapura period · ca. 9th century

Asian ArtSculptureca. 9th century

Artwork Details

TitleFIgurine
MediumBronze
DimensionsH. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Dateca. 9th century
Credit LinePurchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts and Lita Annenberg Hazen Charitable Trust Gift, 1986
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSri Lanka
PeriodAnuradhapura period
Date Range750 – 950

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38978