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Amulet in the Form of a Warrior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone statue of a standing warrior with a bulbous head, small circular eyes, and a small mouth. The warrior's body is rendered in a blocky style with a slight narrowing at the waist. The figure has a protruding belly and stone belt tied around waist. The arms are down by the sides and hands are flat against the thighs. The statue stands on a rectangular base. Amulet in the Form of a Warrior by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
341 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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