Asian ArtSculpture11th–12th century

Artwork Details

TitleStele
MediumBlack stone
DimensionsH. 24 in. (61 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Date11th–12th century
Credit LineGift of Samuel Eilenberg, in memory of Anthony Gardner, 1996
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia (Bihar)
PeriodPala period
Date Range1000 – 1199

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 39600