India · Shunga period · 1st century B.C.
Asian ArtSculpture1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 99 BC – 1 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38092