Bust of a mother Goddess Figure

Sculpture
1st century BC- 1st century AD (made)
Place of origin

Female bust: bright red terracotta, from Sari Dheri, 3rd century B.C. to 1st century A.D.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleBust of a mother Goddess Figure (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Terracotta
Brief description
Bust of a mother Goddess Figure, bright red terracotta. Sari Dheri, 3rd century to 1st century AD.
Physical description
Female bust: bright red terracotta, from Sari Dheri, 3rd century B.C. to 1st century A.D.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.5cm
  • Width: 9.2cm
  • Maximum depth: 3cm
Style
Object history
Gifted by Maj. Gen. Haughton, 1939.
Historical context
Bust of figure with headdress similar to IM 29-1939. At the back a vertical incised line with other diagonal lines branching from it.
Production
Sari Dehri, Gandhara, Pakistan
Collection
Accession number
IM.30-1939

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Record createdFebruary 13, 2000
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