

Lid with Seated Male Figure
The object is a circular bronze or metal lid with a small figurine on top. The lid is round and flat, with a small rectangular cutout at the bottom edge. The lid has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The figurine on top of the lid depicts a seated male figure with a pointed hat. He is sitting cross-legged and appears to be holding an object in his right hand. The figurine is also made of bronze or metal and has a similar weathered appearance to the lid. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st–2nd century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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