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Summary
This figure, the oldest example of Indian art on view at The Walters Art Museum, was probably placed flat on her back as an offering at a village shrine. Her wide hips and fantastic floral headdress suggest that the donor hoped to become a mother or to gather an abundant harvest.
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artwork
3rd century bc art of india
art of mathura
hindu art in the walters art museum
indian a votive figurine walters 25249
sculptures from india in the walters art museum
walters art museum
statue
sculpture
Date
2016
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
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