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Standing Indra

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta head of male deity Indra wearing a crown. The head and crown are rectangular in shape. The face has almond-shaped eyes, a nose, and lips. The eyebrows are not visible. The crown has a design with curved lines. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2nd century
Medium:
Sandstone
Culture:
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura or Ahicchatra)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
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