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Auspicious Emblem with Pururavas and Urvashi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Auspicious Emblem with Pururavas and Urvashi. The emblem is oval-shaped with a rough, textured surface. Two human figures and one animal are carved into the emblem. The human figure on the left is smaller than the other, possibly a child or a smaller representation, and appears to be riding on the back of the animal. The animal has a long body with four legs and appears to be a horse or similar creature. The larger human figure on the right is sitting or standing beside the animal. The emblem features a sun symbol at the bottom. The background of the image around the emblem is solid black. The artist of this emblem remains unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
562 × 625 px
Museum record:
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