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Mold and Impression for an Adorning Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mold and Impression for an Adorning Figure by an unknown artist. The image shows two stone or clay pieces side by side on a black background. The piece on the left is reddish-brown and has a raised image of a figure. The figure has a head, shoulders, and body wearing a long garment. The figure's hands are together in front of their body. The piece on the right is light brown and has a recessed image of a figure. The figure has a head, shoulders, and body wearing a long garment. The figure's arms are at their sides. Both pieces are irregularly shaped and have rough edges. The left piece has a more defined and raised image, while the right piece has a less defined and recessed image. The two pieces appear to fit together.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–5th century
Medium
Terracotta?
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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