The Sun God Surya(?) in His Chariot with Wives and Attendants
The image depicts a stone carving with a central male figure surrounded by multiple figures. The central figure has four arms and is positioned in a chariot with two large wheels. He is flanked by two female figures on either side. The chariot features a wheel with a flower-like design at its center. The male figure and female figures wear necklaces. The surrounding figures appear to be holding onto the chariot or its occupants. The carving is incomplete, with rough edges. The background of the image is light gray. The stone is light brown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd–1st century BCE
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- India (West Bengal),
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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