India · Shunga period · ca. 100 B.C.
Asian ArtSculptureca. 100 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (15.9 x 5.7 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1987 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 110 BC – 90 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38087