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Procession of Five Figures

ca. 2nd century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Procession of Five Figures
  • Date: ca. 2nd century
  • Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
  • Medium: Schist with traces of gold foil
  • Dimensions: H. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm); W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.142.2
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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