Balarama - Deity with serpent

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 97
Type: sculpture
Date of production:
1st-3rd c.
Mathura art
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: sandstone
Techniques: carved
Dimensions: height: 28 cm
width: 21 cm
depth: 10 cm
7.31 kg
The sculpture belongs to the 'Bacchic' sculptures. This is indicated by the goblet held in the left hand. His right arm is broken off. Around the figure's head is a glory consisting of a multiheaded snake.

Red sandstone with yellow spots.