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Box Lid with Incised Figural Decoration

ca. 3rd–4th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 234
The incised decoration shows hunting scenes, amorous couples (mithunas), and a group of four elephants.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Box Lid with Incised Figural Decoration
  • Date: ca. 3rd–4th century
  • Culture: India (Andhra Pradesh or West Bengal)
  • Medium: Ivory
  • Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
  • Classification: Ivories
  • Credit Line: Gift of Jeffrey B. Soref, in honor of Steven Kossak, 1998
  • Object Number: 1998.488.1
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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