Potstone Winged Lion Bead
Sculpture
2nd century BC - 2nd century (made)
2nd century BC - 2nd century (made)
Place of origin |
Black bead engraved in the form of a gryphon.
Object details
Object type | |
Title | Potstone 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. |
Dimensions | Height: L c 1/2 in |
Historical context | Potstone bead engraved with a winged lion. |
Production | Gandhara, Pakistan |
Collection | |
Accession number | IS.24-1948 |
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Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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