Accession Number
2009/2.154

Title
Head of a male figure

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
circa 320-647

Medium & Support
terracotta

Dimensions
3 in x 2 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in (7.62 cm x 5.72 cm x 6.99 cm)

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

Label copy
Anonymous
Head of a male figure
India, Gupta period (320–647 CE)
Terracotta
Gift of Professor Walter M. Spink, 2009/2.154

Physical Description
An Indian terracotta of a head figure of a young child, which has distinguishable facial features and facial expressions. The head figure is biting the lips which seems to shows fear and nervousness.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
head

Collection Area
Asian

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