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Section from a Portable Shrine
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Figures of deities who protect children are featured in this relief carving. A form of Skanda holding a bird and a flower stands next to a regal yakshi with pointed rodent or elephant ears. A diminutive figure who may be a child is shown kneeling at his feet. Above, the six-headed mother goddess Shashthi sits next to Skanda, holding the spear.
| Artist / Maker | Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period |
|---|---|
| Date | 100s CE |
| Culture / Origin | Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period |
| Medium | gray schist |
| Dimensions | Overall: 14.6 x 6 cm (5 3/4 x 2 3/8 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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