Asian ArtSculpturesecond half of the 9th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Stele |
| Medium | Chlorite schist |
| Dimensions | H. incl. base 42 12 in. (108 cm); H. 39 in. (99.1 cm); W. 21 in. (53.3 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm) Base: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | second half of the 9th century |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Blanca and Sunil Hirani Gift, in honor of Sunita and Gordhan Hirani, 2016 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Eastern India, Bihar, probably Gaya district |
| Date Range | 850 – 899 |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 719420