Plaque with Standing Yakshi
Rectangular stone plaque with a relief carving of a female figure. The figure is standing with one leg crossed over the other. She has large earrings and an elaborate headdress. Her right hand is on her hip and her left hand holds an object. She has a beaded necklace and a beaded belt. The plaque has a beaded border. The background of the image is light gray. The plaque is centered in the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st century BCE
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- India (West Bengal)
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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