India · Shunga period · 1st century B.C.
Asian ArtSculpture1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque |
| Medium | Bone |
| Dimensions | H. 2 1/6 in. (5.5 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 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 | 100 BC – 1 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 40101