Fragment
1175-1250 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The head is broken off at the neck from what was probably a complete figure in low relief, left rough at the back. It is full face with a three-pointed cape and band accross the brow; bobs of hair show beneath the ears. The head may be a trial piece or impression from moulds such as were used to produce contemporary wall decoration in stucco.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, moulded |
| Brief description | Head, fragment, earthenware, wearing a crown, Iran, ca 1175-1250. |
| Physical description | The head is broken off at the neck from what was probably a complete figure in low relief, left rough at the back. It is full face with a three-pointed cape and band accross the brow; bobs of hair show beneath the ears. The head may be a trial piece or impression from moulds such as were used to produce contemporary wall decoration in stucco. |
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| Gallery label | Head in relief
PERSIAN; probably late 12th-early 13th century.
Given by Mr. T.S.W.Jarvis, O.B.E.(10 Feb 1954) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr. T.S.W.Jarvis, O.B.E. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.17-1953 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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