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Amorous Couple (Mithuna)
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Amorous couples were among the most prevalent imagery on the exterior of sacred sites in early India. Their life-affirming imagery was considered auspicious. This roundel would have been part of a brick structure, since terracotta was typically used in the ornamentation of brick temples, instead of stone.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Gupta period (c. 320-550) |
|---|---|
| Date | 400s |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Ahichchatra, Gupta period (c. 320-550) |
| Medium | terracotta |
| Dimensions | Overall: 38.5 x 37 cm (15 3/16 x 14 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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