Head

ca. 3rd century BC - 3rd century AD (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bust of bearded male or fire priest, from, probably late 1st century, Taxila.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Terra-cotta-red
Brief description
bearded male; Sculpture, terracotta
Physical description
Bust of bearded male or fire priest, from, probably late 1st century, Taxila.
Dimensions
  • Length: l.3/4in
  • Width: 1.7/16in
Style
Object history
Bought from the D.H.Gordon collection, 1951.
Production
Taxila, Gandhara
Collection
Accession number
IS.82-1951

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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