Grey Schist
200-300 CE
CSMVS
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient India
Theme
Ancient Societies
Subtheme
Frailties of childhood
Case Title
The Protecting Gods
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Gandhara; Pakistan or Afghanistan
Accession Number
S 52
Description
A deity with the power to protect infants, Hariti usually carries a child. This statue from Gandhara holds a cornucopia (horn of abundance) instead, influenced by images of the Greek goddess of fortune, Tyche.
