Asian ArtSculptureca. 3rd century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSphere
MediumStone
DimensionsH. 1/16 in. (0.1 cm); Diam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Dateca. 3rd century B.C.
Credit LineSamuel Eilenberg Collection, Ex Coll.: Columbia University, Purchase, Evelyn Kranes Kossak Gift, in memory of John Kossak, 1987
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia
PeriodMauryan period
Date Range299 BC – 200 BC

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38086