Yaksha. Fragment.

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.91.1
Type: relief
Date of production:
11th c.
Period of Rajput kingdoms
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: sandstone
Techniques: carved
Dimensions: height: 18 cm
width: 14.5 cm
In Indian mythology, yaksha means a naughty, mischievous forest spirit, a male fairy. One arm of the fragment is missing, the other is holding a garland of flowers. Fragment of a relief made of yellow sandstone.