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Plaque with Standing Yakshi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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