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Goddess, Possibly Nana, Seated on a Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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