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Kalki on Horseback

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Kalki on Horseback. The sculpture is in black and white. The figure of Kalki is riding a horse. Kalki is wearing a headdress. The headdress is tall and triangular with a curved cutout on one side. Kalki's right arm is raised, holding a sword. The sword has a triangular blade. The horse's head is lowered. The horse has a saddle and a decorative element on its face. The sculpture is on a rectangular base. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Bangladesh
Dimensions
339 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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