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

Figure

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

A seated figure wearing a veil over a conical headgear, a cloak round the shoulders, a leaf-apron, and two bangles on the right wrist. In his right hand he holds a cup.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Terra-cotta
Brief description
seated Kuvera, bearded; Sculpture, terracotta
Physical description
A seated figure wearing a veil over a conical headgear, a cloak round the shoulders, a leaf-apron, and two bangles on the right wrist. In his right hand he holds a cup.
Dimensions
  • Length: 5.5/16in
  • Width: 2.5/8in
Style
Object history
Bought from the D.H. Gordon collection, 1937.
Production
Sari Dheri, NWFP
Collection
Accession number
IS.15-1951

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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