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A Nagaraja or Balarama (?) Sheltered by a Serpent2nd-3rd century

Not on view
Terracotta relief sculpture with a rectangular base and large circular disk, featuring animal-head rays around the rim and small figures in low relief at the center
Terracotta votive plaque with low-relief carving; a standing figure flanked by smaller figures appears within a large circular disc with radiating projections, above a boat or crescent form, with incised decorative bands below.
Red sandstone relief carving of a multi-armed standing figure in frontal pose, surrounded by a circular border with radiating elements and smaller rounded forms, showing weathered surface detail.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
A Nagaraja or Balarama (?) Sheltered by a Serpent
Place Made
India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura
Date Made
2nd-3rd century
Medium
Mottled red sandstone
Dimensions
27 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (69.21 x 49.53 x 14.92 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
M.91.294.3
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.