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Asian Art

Rattle in the Form of a Yaksa

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

Caption

Rattle in the Form of a Yaksa, 2nd–1st century B.C.E.. Molded terracotta figurine, 5 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (12.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner, 2006.47.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Rattle in the Form of a Yaksa

Date

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

Period

Shunga Period (possibly)

Geography

Place made: India

Medium

Molded terracotta figurine

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

5 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (12.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner

Accession Number

2006.47.3

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