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Female Worshipper in Front of a Column Support

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a woman standing in front of a column. The woman is wearing a long skirt and a top, with a head covering. Her hands are clasped together in front of her chest. The column is cylindrical and smooth, with a wide top. The woman stands on a square base with three rounded openings, one on each side except the front. The sculpture appears to be made of dark metal. The woman faces to the right. She has large earrings. A band or girdle wraps around her waist.

Artwork details

Date:
1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
265 × 625 px
Museum record:
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