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Potstone Winged Lion Bead

Sculpture
2nd century BC - 2nd century (made)
Place of origin
India (made)
Pakistan (made)

Black bead engraved in the form of a gryphon.


Object details

Object type
Sculpture
TitlePotstone Winged Lion Bead (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraved potstone
Brief description
Potstone, Gandhara, ca. 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD.
Physical description
Black bead engraved in the form of a gryphon.
DimensionsHeight: L c 1/2 in
Historical context
Potstone bead engraved with a winged lion.
Production
Gandhara, Pakistan
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.24-1948

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Record createdFebruary 13, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O24911/potstone-winged-lion-bead-sculpture/
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