Surya
Artist
Unknown
CultureIndian
Date15th - 17th century
MediumStone
DimensionsOverall: 18 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (47 x 24.8 x 11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.304
On View
Not on view
DescriptionGrey stone sculpture of Surya, seated and holding a large lotus stem in each upper arm; lower right holds conch, lower left holds ring. He wears a crown, earrings and necklace and ahs a halo behind his head. Small dwarf sits crosslegged before him. Below plinth is chariot with one large wheel, drawn by 7 horses, seen only on right side where seven heads are visible. Piece is of stele type with pointed arch at top.