Rattle in the Form of a Demonic Manifestation of Yaksha

Rattle in the Form of a Demonic Manifestation of Yaksha
Rattle in the Form of a Demonic Manifestation of Yaksha
Place of originChandraketugarh, West Bengal, India
(Shunga period (ca. 200-50 BCE))

Rattle in the Form of a Demonic Manifestation of Yaksha

DateShunga period, 200-50 BCE
Mediumdouble-molded terracotta
Dimensionsobject: 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. (6.4 x 5.4 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationSCULPTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Stephen P. Huyler
Object number2008.4.124
Subject(s)
  • figure
  • religion
  • musical instrument
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Indian
On View
Not on view
Yakshi Rattle
India
1st Century BCE
Standing Male Figure
India
Gupta period, 300-550 CE
Hunting Scene
India
200-50 BCE
Toy Elephant Cart
India, West Bengal, Chandraketugarh
200-50 BCE
Woman in Dancing Posture
India, West Bengal, Chandraketugarh
Shunga period, 200-50 BCE
Elegant Female, Perhaps a Nature Spirit (Yakshi)
India, West Bengal, Chandraketugarh
ca. 100 BCE
Plaque Fragment with Goddess of Prosperity and Power
India, West Bengal, Chandraketugarh
ca. 100 BCE
Tripod rattle bowl
1200-1521 CE
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