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Head

3rd century BC - 1st century AD (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A terracotta head with incised designs on the chin and forehead.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
made from unglazed terracotta
Brief description
Sculpture, terracotta
Physical description
A terracotta head with incised designs on the chin and forehead.
Dimensions
  • Length: 3.7/8in
  • Width: 2.5/8in
Style
Object history
Bought from the D.H.Gordon Collection, 1951.
Production
Sahri Bahlol region
Collection
Accession number
IS.46-1951

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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