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Crouching Dwarf Musician
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Images of dwarfs referenced the fertility of the earth. With lush curling hair, portly full body, and visible genitals, this figure squats close to the earth and plays on a double flute pipe instrument.
| Artist / Maker | India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 200–100 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE) |
| Medium | terracotta |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 8.7 x 3.7 cm (4 x 3 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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