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Relief Panel Depicting a Seated Sadhu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Relief panel depicting a seated Sadhu by an unknown artist. The panel features a figure carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or stone, with a beige and off-white color. The figure is a man with a long beard and hair, wearing a headband, earrings, and a necklace. He is dressed in a simple garment and sits in a cross-legged position. His right hand is raised to his chest, and his left hand rests on his knee. The panel is set against a plain gray background. The figure appears to be broken or fragmented at the top and right side.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
India (Tamil Nadu)
Dimensions
476 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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