

Nagaraja (Serpent King)
The sculpture depicts Nagaraja, the Serpent King. The figure has a light-brown stone texture and stands on a rectangular base. The figure wears a short dhoti with a sash tied around the waist. The figure's right hand is raised with the palm facing outward, while the left hand holds an object. The figure has long hair and a headpiece. The figure's right leg is bare and slightly forward. The background shows a large serpent with its body curled around the figure. The serpent's head is behind and above the figure's head. The background wall is grey.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. second quarter of the 5th century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- India (Madhya Pradesh)
- Dimensions
- 355 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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