Accession No
1931.193 B
Description
Incomplete figure made from unfired grey ceramic. Face possibly human, but with leonine appearance. Flat triangular nose and mouth prominently forward, mouth created as an incised line with slight down turn, giving a stern appearance. Figure is wearing an elaborate headdress with ears sticking out prominently on either side. Under head is some sort of clothing around the neck which is spotted. Torso largely missing, but two areas where arms were once attached.
Place
Asia; South Asia; India; Uttar Pradesh; Mathura
Period
?Prehistoric
Source
Schwaiger, Imre [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1931.193 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1931.193 A-C: Three pottery figurines
Event Date 1931
Author: maa
Context (Acquisition Details)
Acquired from Imre Schwaiger, a Hungarian dealer based in Delhi.
Event Date 1931
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
Context (Display)
Exhibited: on display in the Andrews Gallery, Case 4.13, between 13/04/2012 and 17/02/2020.
Event Date 13/4/2012
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
B: Imperfect head with elaborate collar and head-dress.
Event Date 6/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
Description (Physical description)
Incomplete figure made from unfired grey ceramic. Face possibly human, but with leonine appearance. Flat triangular nose and mouth prominently forward, mouth created as an incised line with slight down turn, giving a stern appearance. Figure is wearing an elaborate headdress with ears sticking out prominently on either side. Under head is some sort of clothing around the neck which is spotted. Torso largely missing, but two areas where arms were once attached.
Event Date 6/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
FM:304570
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