A carved wooden figure stands within an arched frame. The stylized female figure has prominent facial features, wears jewelry and patterned garments, and holds an object in her left hand.

Female Temple Figure

Artist Indian Artist

Date19th-early 20th century

Place of originGujarat, India, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions29 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (75.6 x 26.7 x 19.1 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham

Object number1987.1.60

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionA carved wooden figure stands within an arched frame. The stylized female figure has prominent facial features, wears jewelry and patterned garments, and holds an object in her left hand.

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