India · Shunga period · ca. 1st century B.C.
Asian ArtSculptureca. 1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | 2 5/8 x 3 1/16 in. (6.7 x 7.8 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, The Randall & Kathryn Smith Foundation Gift, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 250 BC – 50 AD |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 40099