Dinar of Samudragupta

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Dinar of Samudragupta

India, circa 335-376
Tools and Equipment; coins
Gold
Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.91 cm)
Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart (M.77.55.17)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya. The Ideal Image : The Gupta Sculptural Tradition and Its Influence.  New York : Asia Society in association with J. Weatherhill, 1978.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1986.