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Plaque with Erotic Scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular plaque featuring three nude people in an erotic scene. The plaque is made of brown stone or clay and has a textured surface. The person on the left is sitting on their right knee, with their left leg bent and resting on the ground. They have their right arm raised above their head and are wearing a headband, multiple necklaces, bracelets on both wrists, and a bangle on their right ankle. The central figure lies on their back with their head resting on the right shoulder of the person on the right. The central figure's legs are bent and spread apart, and they are wearing necklaces and bracelets on both wrists. The person on the right sits with their legs crossed, supporting the head of the central figure. They have short hair, large earrings, and multiple necklaces. The background of the plaque features carved flowers. The plaque has a decorative border around the edges and four holes, one in each corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE
Medium
Bone
Culture
India
Dimensions
600 × 557 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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