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Ascetic Youth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a stone carving titled "Ascetic Youth" by an unknown artist. The rectangular stone carving features two male figures. The figure on the left is elderly, with a long beard and hair, and is sitting on a stool; he wears a short tunic and his right arm is bent at the elbow with his hand extended towards the younger figure. The younger figure stands on the right, shirtless and wearing a short loincloth; he has long hair and his right arm is raised to his head. The background of the carving appears to be a wall or door frame. The carving sits on a wooden base against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–3rd century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
599 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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