Mithuna (Loving Couple)
Beige stone sculpture of a loving couple. The rectangular piece has a flat rectangular protrusion from the top. The sculpture depicts two people carved in low relief. The male figure on the right sits on the ground, with the right leg tucked under the left. The male wears a dhoti and a bracelet on the right wrist. The male's arms encircle the female. The female on the left sits on the ground with her right leg tucked under her left. The woman wears a necklace and bracelets, and her hair is styled in a short bob with a low ponytail. The base of the sculpture has a row of small oval shapes and small cylindrical legs. The background is dark gray, transitioning to black at the top.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 876 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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