Plaque with a Royal Family
The plaque depicts a scene with multiple figures. A man wearing a headband and jewelry points to the right. A woman stands beside him, wearing a headdress, earrings, and a necklace. She holds a cloth or garment in her left hand. A man sits on the left, looking up at her with his hands raised. A dog sits beside him. A child sits on the right. The plaque has a border around the edge with decorative elements. The plaque is square with slightly curved sides. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1st century BCE
- Medium:
- Terracotta
- Culture:
- India (West Bengal, Chandraketugarh)
- Dimensions:
- 500 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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