India · Shunga period · 2nd–1st century B.C.
Asian ArtSculpture2nd–1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Statuette |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 2nd–1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1928 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 1 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38737