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Rubbing of a Figure of Skanda, the God of War

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rubbing of a figure. The figure is male, has dark shading for skin tone, and has short hair. He wears a necklace and a bracelet. The figure holds a bow in the right hand and a sword in the left. The figure has one leg bent and the other extended behind him. He appears to be riding a horse. The horse's head is not visible. The body of the horse is covered in detailed curved lines. The background depicts a battle scene with several figures, some on horseback and some on foot, all holding weapons. The image is highly detailed with many patterns and textures. The image is oriented vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
Cambodia
Dimensions
314 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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