Crouching Dwarf Musician, terracotta, 200–100 BCE

Crouching Dwarf Musician

Archival Details

Terracotta figurines and plaques have been produced across the Indian subcontinent from antiquity through later historical periods, serving as votive offerings, toys, and architectural ornament. Because the medium is inexpensive and widely accessible, surviving terracotta works offer a broad window into popular religious and everyday imagery across regions and periods.

Artwork Details

Artist

John L. Severance Fund

Tradition

Terracotta

File

2560 × 2493 px · JPG · 559 KB

Accession no.

1983.79

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