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Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Mirror Handle: Standing Woman" by an unknown artist depicts a woman standing on a rectangular base. The woman has long hair styled in two buns on either side of her head. She wears a long dress with folds and creases carved into it, along with multiple necklaces and bracelets. Her hands are positioned in front of her body. The sculpture is made of a brown material, possibly stone or wood. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1st century BCE
Medium:
Phyllitic schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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