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Procession of Five Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Procession of Five Figures by unknown artist. The image depicts a gray stone carving with a rectangular shape and a flat top featuring a lip around the edge. A row of five human figures carved in relief, with folds of clothing indicated. From left to right, the first figure is an older man with a beard wearing a short sleeved tunic and holding a bag. The next figure is a younger man with a cloth wrapped around his head, wearing a short tunic. The next figure wears a dhoti and a shawl over his left shoulder. The fourth figure, wearing a dhoti and shawl, holds a staff. The fifth figure wears a dhoti and shawl and holds a long staff. The background of the image is gray. The bottom surface has a decorative border. The stone has a rough texture with areas of discoloration and chipped edges.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2nd century
Medium:
Schist with traces of gold foil
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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