Statuette

29-64-9

From: India | Mathura

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-64-9
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Buddhist
Provenience India | Mathura
Date Made 2nd Century - 3rd Century
Section Asian
Materials Red Sandstone | Mathura Sandstone
Technique Carved
Iconography Bodhisattva Head
Description

Head of bodhisattva of mottled red Mathura sandstone, in veins--creamy buff sandstone for race with thin veins of the red. Cut off flat at back. Cap-like hair; flaring ears.

Height 19.1 cm
Width 17.8 cm
Credit Line Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918
Other Number 6 - Other Number

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