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Soldier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Soldier" by artist unknown. The image shows a small, dark gray, stone or metal sculpture of a human figure. The figure has a rounded object on top of its head. It appears to have a long, curved hairstyle. The figure's facial features include a nose, mouth, and eyes. It has a rough, textured body with visible marks and imperfections. The figure is wearing what appears to be a tunic or robe. The sculpture is standing on a flat base. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
287 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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