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Female Figure, Probably a Nature Divinity (Yakshi)
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This powerful female figure, softly modeled with full volumes, is heavily adorned with jewels and flowers. In her right hand she grasps a fruit and her left rests on her hip. A sense of movement is achieved through her raised left leg, curving pleat lines, swinging beads of her necklace, and her turning head.
| Artist / Maker | India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 75 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE) |
| Medium | terracotta |
| Dimensions | Overall: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 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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