Collection
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Asian Art

Male Figure, Possibly Representing a Guardian

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

Caption

Male Figure, Possibly Representing a Guardian, 2nd–1st century B.C.E.. Terracotta, 5 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (14 x 4.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner, 69.127.5.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Male Figure, Possibly Representing a Guardian

Date

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

Period

Mauryan Period or Shunga Period

Geography

Place made: India

Medium

Terracotta

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (14 x 4.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner

Accession Number

69.127.5

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