

Goddess, Possibly Nana, Seated on a Lion
The sculpture depicts a woman seated on a lion. The woman has curly hair and wears a necklace and a dress. Her right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards. Her left hand rests on her left knee. The woman's right leg is bent and rests on the lion's back. The lion faces right and has a large mouth with visible teeth. The sculpture is made of beige stone and has a rough texture. The background of the image is gray. A shadow is cast to the left.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 5th–6th century
- Medium
- Stucco
- Culture
- Afghanistan
- Dimensions
- 500 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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