A Nagaraja or Balarama (?) Sheltered by a Serpent

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A Nagaraja or Balarama (?) Sheltered by a Serpent

India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, 2nd-3rd century
Sculpture
Mottled red sandstone
27 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (69.21 x 49.53 x 14.92 cm)
Anonymous gift (M.91.294.3)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.