Didarganj Yakshi

3D Model

The Didarganj Yakshi (or Didarganj Chauri Bearer; Hindi: दीदारगंज यक्षी) is sometimes considered as one of the finest examples of Mauryan art.[1] Alternatively, it is rather dated to the 2nd century CE, based on the analysis of shape and ornamentation.[2][3][4] The treatment of the forelock in particular is said to be characteristically Kushan.[5]

The sculpture is currently located in the Patna Museum in Bihar, India.[6] It is 64” tall, carved out of a single piece of stone.[7] This life-size standing image is tall, well-proportioned, free-standing sculpture is made of sandstone with well polished surface, a characteristic usually associated with Mauryan polish. The Flywhisk (chauri) is held in the right hand whereas the left hand is broken. The lower garment create a somewhat transparent effect. The Didarganj Yakshi is estimated to date from ca. 3rd century BCE to the 2nd century CE.[8][9] It was excavated on the banks of the Ganges River.