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Standing Female Figure with an Offering

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden figurine of a standing female, titled "Standing Female Figure with an Offering", artist unknown. The figure is depicted from the waist up and down to just above the ankles. The woman's face is long and thin with a long nose, and she has a hairstyle that covers her ears. She wears a necklace around her neck. Her right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near her waist. Her left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand also near her waist but slightly higher than the right hand. The woman's body tapers from the shoulders to the waist and then flares out to the hips. The folds of her garment are indicated by grooves and ridges. The background of the image is gray. The figurine is shiny and made of gold. It appears to be damaged at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Gold
Culture
India
Dimensions
371 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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