Plaque with the seated figure of Surya, the sun god

Title

Plaque with the seated figure of Surya, the sun god
Associated place

north India (place of creation)

Mathura district (possible) (possible place of creation)
Date

5th - 8th century (AD 401 - 800)
Material and technique

grey stone, probably Schist or Chlorite, carved, incised,
Object type

plaque
Dimensions

9.5 cm (height)
8.7 cm (width)
No. of items

1
Credit line

Purchased, 1998.
Museum location

not on display
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EA1998.212

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