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Plaque with Depiction of Nandi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden plaque with raised depiction of Nandi, a bull, lying down facing right, with front right leg raised. The bull has a hump on its back, and its ears are not visible. A small circle is visible in the top left corner. The plaque is rectangular with uneven edges and appears to be made of gold. A darker area is on the bottom left and right sides. The background of the image is off-white. The plaque is titled "Plaque with Depiction of Nandi".

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 461 px
Museum record:
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