Relief

Railing Pillar Fragment

29-64-16

From: India | Mathura

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-64-16
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Mathura
Date Made 1st - 3rd Century
Section Asian
Materials Red Sandstone
Technique Carved
Iconography Female
Description

Part of a railing pillar of Mathura sandstone, mottled red. Figure in long tight gown with arms raised above her head. Upper part of body full front; lower part twisted to her right as if walking. Slots on the sides of the pillar. Associated with 29-64-50, 17 and 51.

Height 44 cm
Width 19 cm
Thickness 12.7 cm
Credit Line Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918
Other Number 13 - Other Number

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