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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Plaque

Plaque
20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Terracotta plaque depicting the head of a male figure, who has a prominent moustache and wears a turban. Produced in Bhita (Uttar Pradesh) and purchased on site probably in the late 19th or early 20th century.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitlePlaque
Materials and techniques
Red Terracotta
Brief description
Sculpture, terracotta
Physical description
Terracotta plaque depicting the head of a male figure, who has a prominent moustache and wears a turban. Produced in Bhita (Uttar Pradesh) and purchased on site probably in the late 19th or early 20th century.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.2cm
Credit line
Given by Col. D.H.Gordon, 1960.
Object history
Acquired at Bhita by Col.D.H.Gordon, probably modern.
Collection
Accession number
IS.265-1960

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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