

Panel of a Portable Shrine with Karttikeya, the God of War
The image depicts a rectangular stone panel with a raised design. The panel has a flat top that is irregularly shaped, with a curved edge on the right side and a more jagged edge on the left. A bearded male figure is carved into the stone with his right arm raised and bent at the elbow, and his left arm extended downward. He wears a short dhoti around his waist, and a necklace or garland around his neck. A weapon resembling a spear or trident is positioned vertically to the left of the man. To the right of the man, a figure resembling a lion or tiger faces the man. On the left side of the panel, a much smaller figure faces the man. The background of the image features a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A subtle shadow is cast by the panel to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th century
- Medium
- Schist
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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