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Handle with Standing Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, cylindrical object with a rounded top and flat base. The object is divided into three distinct sections. The top section is the smallest and features a single standing figure surrounded by other figures. The middle section is larger and features multiple standing figures. The base section is the largest and features multiple small standing figures. The entire object is intricately carved with ornate details. The artist of this piece is Henry Moore, and the title is "Handle with Standing Figures".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1st century BCE
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
India (Bengal)
Dimensions:
435 × 625 px
Museum record:
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