Two Fragments of a Copestone

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Two Fragments of a Copestone

India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura region (?), circa 50 B.C.-A.D. 5
Sculpture
Mottled red sandstone
(a) 6 1/2 x 39 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (16.51 x 100.96 x 13.33 cm); (b) 6 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (16.51 x 64.77 x 13.33 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, purchased with funds provided by the Jane and Justin Dart Foundation (M.81.90.21a-b)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

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  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • Trabold, J. The Art of India, An Historical Profile.  Northridge, CA:  California State University Press, 1975.
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  • Pal, Pratapaditya. In Pursuit of the Past: Collecting Old Art in Modern India, circa 1875-1950. Mumbai: Marg Foundation, 2015.
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