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Parents of a Jina

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of stone carving of two people sitting on a platform, titled "Parents of a Jina". The image shows two figures sitting on a platform. The figures are wearing necklaces and headpieces. The figure on the left has a headpiece with a large circular element on top, adorned with a design. The figure on the right's headpiece is similarly adorned. A curved line of carvings tops the image. The bottom features a carving of people on horses and other animals. There are small figures on either side of the platform near the bottom. The image is in black and white. The artists of this piece are unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Reddish stone
Culture
India (Gwalior, Jhansi)
Dimensions
483 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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