Sphere with Scenes of Rites at the Shrine of a Yaksha (Male Nature Spirit)

Q: When was "Sphere with Scenes of Rites at the Shrine of a Yaksha (Male Nature Spirit)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 3rd century BCE.

Q: Is "Sphere with Scenes of Rites at the Shrine of a Yaksha (Male Nature Spirit)" in the public domain?

Yes, Sphere with Scenes of Rites at the Shrine of a Yaksha (Male Nature Spirit) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

ca. 3rd century BCE

Medium

Stone

Dimensions

H. 1/16 in. (0.1 cm); Diam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) Weight: Under 40 lbs. (estimate)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture & Period

India · Mauryan period

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Ex Coll.: Columbia University, Purchase, Evelyn Kranes Kossak Gift, in memory of John Kossak, 1987

Accession Number

1987.218.22

Sphere with Scenes of Rites at the Shrine of a Yaksha (Male Nature Spirit)

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