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Bust of a Female Deity (Yakshi?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone bust of female deity with a headpiece. The deity has a triangular mark on her forehead and large earrings. Her hair is styled with spiral designs. The bust has a rough texture and appears to be ancient. It has a neck and shoulder area carved with folds. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Gray clay
Culture
India
Dimensions
499 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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