Accession No
D 1963.8 C
Description
Part of a terracotta naga figurine. A bend in the body of the serpent is preserved, decorated with nine incised circles for detail. The fragment is adhered to an old display mount.
Place
Asia; South Asia; India; Uttar Pradesh; Varanasi District; Rajghat
Period
5th century BC 4th century BC 3rd century BC 500 - 250 BC
Source
Allchin, Frank Raymond (Dr) [collector and depositor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
D 1963.8 C
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery; Terracotta
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for D 1963.8 [A-C]: 'Two small bowls (fragmentary) of Northern Black Polished Ware. Also associated pottery (terracotta) 'naga' (serpent) also fragmentary.'
Event Date 1963
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Archaeology Gallery, case 65, Clarke Gallery, 1984-2010.
Event Date 1984
Author: Esther Laver
Description (Physical description)
Part of a terracotta naga figurine. A bend in the body of the serpent is preserved, decorated with nine incised circles for detail. The fragment is adhered to an old display mount.
Event Date 6/10/2023
Author: Esther Laver
FM:304553
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