Rattle in the Form of a Yaksa

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

Caption

Rattle in the Form of a Yaksa, 2nd–1st century B.C.E.. Molded terracotta figurine, 6 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (15.2 x 9.5 x 7.9 cm) mount (with object): 6 × 4 × 3 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 8.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner, 2006.47.5. Creative Commons-BY

Title

Rattle in the Form of a Yaksa

Date

2nd–1st century B.C.E.

Period

Shunga Period (possibly)

Medium

Molded terracotta figurine

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

6 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (15.2 x 9.5 x 7.9 cm) mount (with object): 6 × 4 × 3 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 8.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner

Accession Number

2006.47.5

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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