Asian ArtSculpture1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleMold and impression
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall (mold): H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) Overall (impression): H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Date1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Credit LineSamuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia
PeriodShunga period
Date Range200 BC – 99 AD

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38369