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Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a circular, flat disc with a raised edge and a relief carving in the center. The carving depicts two figures, a man and a woman. The man is on the left; he wears a long garment and cloak. The woman is on the right; she wears a long flowing garment. The man reaches out with one arm to touch the woman. The woman has one arm raised. A pattern of interlocking circles borders the relief. Below the relief is a row of triangular shapes. The disc has a rough, weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd century BCE
Medium
Schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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