Marine Deity (Triton or Ichthyocentaur)
Triangular stone carving with a bearded male figure on the right side wearing a head covering, with his left arm bent at the elbow and right arm straight down. He appears to have goat-like legs. On the left side of the carving, a sea creature with a curled tail resembling a fish or serpent. The figure and sea creature are positioned on a flat base. The entire piece exhibits weathering and aging signs.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1st century
- Medium
- Serpentinite
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region Gandhara (Swat Valley?)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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