India · Mauryan period · 3rd–2nd century B.C.
Asian ArtSculpture3rd–2nd century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Statuette |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 3rd–2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1928 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Mauryan period |
| Date Range | 300 BC – 100 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38726