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Double-Faced Crossbar from a Railing: Female Figure (verso)
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The bust of a female figure in the center of the lotus medallion grasps a cluster of round flowers, probably <em>kadamba</em>, in her right hand. An embroidered coif crisscrosses over her head, and a lotus-shaped medallion ornaments her brow. Like a yakshi, or nature divinity, she embodies life-giving forces of nature.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Shunga period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 150 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | India, Madhya Pradesh, Bharhut, Shunga period |
| Medium | plum-colored sandstone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 55.9 x 66 cm (22 x 26 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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