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Loving Couple (Mithuna)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a sculpture titled "Loving Couple (Mithuna)" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of stone and rectangular in shape with rough edges. The sculpture depicts two human figures carved into its surface; the figure on the left is female and the figure on the right is male. The female figure is on the left, with both breasts exposed. The male figure is on the right, with his right arm around the female and both are standing with their hands resting on their stomachs. The sculpture appears to be quite old and weathered, with visible signs of aging and wear. The sculpture sits on a dark-colored stand. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3rd century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
506 × 624 px
Museum record:
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