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Object Number
980-25-60/13500
Display Title
Clay head; unbaked; Buddha?
Descriptions
Object Description
Head, unbaked clay. Possibly Buddha (because of pierced ears). Similar to Tarim Basin types. 6 x 5.1 x 7.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Ceramic figurine fragment, head, incised and molded feathers, pierced ears
Classification
- Figurine
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Date
After 1st century A.D.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 7.1 x 5.9 x 1.6 cm (2 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
980-25-60/13500; 138 $20
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