male head
Sculpture
4th century - 5th Century (made)
4th century - 5th Century (made)
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Male head, possibly one of Mara's soldiers. The face is moulded and other parts modelled. The ears are broad and slightly protruding, and the hair is dressed back in waves. Prominent forehead slightly parted lips. The eyeballs run diagonally.
Object details
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| Title | male head (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lime composition with traces of red paint. |
| Brief description | Male head, possibly one of Mara's soldiers lime composition (stucco), 4th-5th century A.D. Gandhara. |
| Physical description | Male head, possibly one of Mara's soldiers. The face is moulded and other parts modelled. The ears are broad and slightly protruding, and the hair is dressed back in waves. Prominent forehead slightly parted lips. The eyeballs run diagonally. |
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| Object history | Acquired from A. Cooper, Esq., Petersfield, Hampshire |
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| Accession number | IM.201-1937 |
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| Record created | June 13, 2002 |
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