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Plaque with a Dancer and a Vina Player

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular plaque with rounded corners and a rough, stone texture. The plaque is beige with a light-brown hue along the border. Two figures are carved into the plaque, showcasing a scene of a dancer and a vina player. The figure on the left sits cross-legged on a round object and holds an instrument with both hands. The figure on the right has their right leg bent with the foot flat on the ground and the left leg raised, with their hand on their knee. The plaque features a border with geometric patterns along the top and bottom edges and vertical lines on the sides. Two small holes are present on the top edge, one on each side. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The plaque is titled "Plaque with a Dancer and a Vina Player".

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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