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Architectural Frieze with Merman Playing Musical Instruments

2nd–3rd century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 235

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Object Information
  • Title: Architectural Frieze with Merman Playing Musical Instruments
  • Date: 2nd–3rd century
  • Culture: India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
  • Medium: Red sandstone
  • Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); L. 71 in. (180.3 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1993
  • Object Number: 1993.192a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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