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Nagaraja (Serpent King)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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