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Relief fragment; musician playing stringed instrument.
Relief fragment; musician playing stringed instrument.
Object Number 980-25-60/13512
Display Title Relief fragment; musician playing stringed instrument.
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of musician playing stringed instrument. Of baked clay; relief. 5.1 x 3.0 x 5.7 cm.
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine fragment, seated fiure w. instrament, features in relief
Classification
  • Figurine
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Date 1st century - 3rd century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Afghanistan
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm (2 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980-25-60/13511; $10 120

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