
Plaque with a Winged Goddess and Two Attendants
The image depicts a plaque with a winged goddess and two attendants. The plaque is oval-shaped with a rough edge on the left side. The plaque features a central figure of a woman with wings on her back. The woman has long hair styled up and wears multiple necklaces and bracelets. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and her left arm is extended downward. The woman's lower body is covered by a long skirt. On either side of the central figure are two smaller female attendants. The attendant on the left holds an object in her right hand. The attendant on the right appears to hold a similar object in her left hand. The background of the plaque features intricate designs, including feathers or wings and what appear to be plant leaves. The plaque has a dark brown color with a textured surface. The overall style of the plaque is ornate and decorative.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1st century BCE
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- India (West Bengal)
- Dimensions
- 481 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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