Asian ArtSculptureca. 50 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Yaksha |
| Medium | Sandstone |
| Dimensions | H. 35 in. (88.9 cm); W. 18 in. (45.7 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 50 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jeffrey B. Soref, in honor of Martin Lerner, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 45 BC – 55 BC |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38468