India (West Bengal) · Shunga period · ca. 1st century B.C.
Asian ArtIvoriesca. 1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm) |
| Classification | Ivories |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of William and Bette-Ann Spielman, 2004 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India (West Bengal) |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 50 BC – 50 AD |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 40097