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The Goddess Anahita (?)3rd-4th century

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a standing female figure in a long flared skirt and veil, with reddish-brown and green patina, decorated surface details

Unknown, The Goddess Anahita (?), 3rd-4th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Ancient Art Council Fund and Indian Art Special Purpose Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Goddess Anahita (?)
Place Made
Afghanistan
Date Made
3rd-4th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
5 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. (13.34 x 5.72 x 2.54 cm)
Credit Line
Ancient Art Council Fund and Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.85.116
Classification
Sculpture
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.
  • Reedy, Chandra L. Himalayan Bronzes: Technology, Style and Choices. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1997.