India (Tamil Nadu) · Chola period (880–1279) · late 12th–13th century

Asian ArtSculpturelate 12th–13th century

Artwork Details

TitleFIgurine
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Datelate 12th–13th 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 Range1171 – 1299

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 39390