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Fragment of a Small Stele

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fragment of a Small Stele by an unknown artist depicts a gray stone carving of a figure with a rounded face, wearing a decorative top and a skirt-like garment. The figure has four arms. Two of the arms are bent at the elbow with the hands raised near the face. The other two arms are bent at the elbow with the hands lowered near the waist. The figure has a headdress on its head. The background of the carving appears rough and uneven. The figure stands against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions
576 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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