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Plaque with a Figure Standing in a Doorway

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stone plaque with rough, uneven edges and surface. A figure stands in a doorway, carved in low relief. The figure has long hair and wears a dress. The doorway has a lintel at the top. The background of the plaque features carved diagonal lines and patterns. The figure faces forward, with their body turned slightly to the right. Their right arm is bent at the elbow, and their left arm is not visible. The plaque is set against a solid black background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd century
Medium
Bone
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
434 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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