India (Bengal) · Shunga period · ca. 1st century B.C.
Asian ArtCeramicsca. 1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Pot |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in honor of his daughter, Mamta Kapoor, 2003 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India (Bengal) |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 150 BC – 50 AD |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 64487