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Coin of Vasudeva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin of Vasudeva features a circular gold object with a raised edge. The edge consists of small raised dots. The coin depicts a figure with one leg bent and the other extended. The figure holds a trident in one hand and an object in the other. The figure stands facing right. The hair appears short. A decorative element is at the top of the figure's head. The background of the coin features raised symbols. The coin is positioned on a beige fabric surface. A shadow is cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
185–220
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 495 px
Museum record:
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