India (Bengal) · Shunga period · 1st century B.C.–A.D. 1st century
Asian ArtSculpture1st century B.C.–A.D. 1st century
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (12.1 x 19.1 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 1st century B.C.–A.D. 1st century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Thomas Murray, in memory of Professor Samuel Eilenberg, 2006 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India (Bengal) |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 99 BC – 99 AD |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 73183