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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
Museum record:
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