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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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