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Dinar of Yasavarmana5th century or later

Not on view
Ancient circular coin in brass-yellow and olive-green patina, with a raised cruciform or anchor-like central figure, radiating lines, and script characters in low relief
Ancient gold-alloy coin with irregular circular form, obverse showing a stylized horse figure with raised pellet ornaments and abstract linear motifs, worn surface with traces of red oxidation
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dinar of Yasavarmana
Place Made
India, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir region (?)
Date Made
5th century or later
Medium
Debased gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 13/16 in. (2.06 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart
Accession Number
M.77.55.3
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1986.