

Plaque with Erotic Scene
The plaque depicts a reddish-brown relief sculpture of an erotic scene. A male figure on the left stands with one leg bent behind him and one arm raised. The male figure has short hair and wears a necklace. The male figure's other arm is bent at the elbow. A female figure on the right reclines on the right side. She has short hair and appears to be touching the male figure's raised arm. The plaque has a rough, uneven edge and appears to be made of clay or terracotta. The background of the plaque features some indistinct designs. The plaque is set against a white background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1st century BCE
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- India
- Dimensions
- 599 × 481 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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