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Four Ascetic Brahmans

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular stone carving with a decorative top border featuring a zigzag pattern. Four men are carved on the stone, each with distinct features and attire. The man on the left has long hair and wears a short tunic and skirt-like garment. He holds an object in his right hand. The second man from the left has a beard and wears a similar outfit. His hands are clasped together in front of him. The third man from the left also has long hair and wears a tunic and skirt-like garment. He holds an object in his right hand. The fourth man from the left is partially visible; he appears to have long hair and wears a tunic and skirt-like garment. He holds an object in his right hand. The background of the image is white, suggesting that it may be a museum or gallery setting. The title of the artwork is "Four Ascetic Brahmans" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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