Relief

Plaque

29-64-19

From: India | Mathura (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-64-19
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Mathura (uncertain)
Date Made 2nd Century
Section Asian
Materials Red Sandstone
Technique Carved
Iconography Surya | Squatting Figure
Description

Relief of Surya, the sun god. Perhaps near Mathura. Red sandstone plaque much water worn, depicting a squatting figure with knees drawn up, holding a club in the right hand over the shoulder.

Height 14.2 cm
Width 9 cm
Depth 4 cm
Credit Line Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918
Other Number 16 white - Other Number | 27 black - Other Number

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