Artwork preview

Toy Model of a Cart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta model of a cart. The object is made of terracotta and has a reddish-brown color with some greenish-gray patches. The top is arched and features a carved design around the edge. The arch is rounded and roughly a semicircle; the carved design around it resembles rope. The main body of the object is rectangular with rounded edges and features two figures carved into it; they appear to be standing side-by-side. The two cylindrical protrusions on either side are positioned near the bottom. The protrusion at the bottom has a large circular hole. The background of the image is white. The title of the work is "Toy Model of a Cart" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette