Fragment of a mold for a figure

Accession Number
2009/2.134

Title
Fragment of a mold for a figure

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
circa 50-320

Medium & Support
terracotta

Dimensions
6 3/4 in x 4 in x 1 7/8 in (17.15 cm x 10.16 cm x 4.76 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink

Label copy
Anonymous
Fragment of a mold for a figure
India, Kushan period (ca. 50–320 CE)
Terracotta
Gift of Professor Walter M. Spink, 2009/2.134

Physical Description
Indian terracotta piece of fragment with a rough surface and irregular shape. A vague image of a fierce face can be seen on the top hallowed part.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Indian (South Asian)
terracottas (sculptural works)

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