Four-Sided Pillar with Loving Couples (Mithunas)
The sculpture depicts a four-sided pillar with multiple carvings. The pillar has a square base and a flat top. It is made of stone and features carvings of couples in various intimate poses on each side. The couples are carved in relief, with their bodies intricately detailed. The pillar sits on a black square base. The background is dark, transitioning from black at the top to gray at the bottom. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or historical piece, likely from the Indian subcontinent.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–4th century
- Medium
- Limestone
- Culture
- India (Andhra Pradesh, Nagarjunakonda)
- Dimensions
- 378 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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