Female torso
2nd century CE
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Female torso
Period/Date: 2nd century CE
Dynasty/Style: Satavahana dynasty
Provenance: Surface Find, Battuvarigudem, Halia Mandal, Nalgonda Dist, Telangana
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: L 85 x W 57 x Th 28 (mm)
Weight: –
Credit Line: Dr. E. Sivanagireddy
Accession Number: PIF/00CM50
Context
Under the Satavahana dynasty in the early centuries CE, terracotta art in the Deccan truly flourished. Its unique characteristics made it incredibly popular, leading to its significant growth, largely thanks to both strong local demand and active maritime trade.
Description
This sculpture consists of a female torso with a broken head and distorted ends. She is shown in a standing posture, though the proportions are not accurate in this two-dimensional representation.
