Relief Fragment

Pillar Fragment

Rosette

29-64-92

From: India | Mathura

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-64-92
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist | Indian
Provenience India | Mathura
Date Made 4th Century - 12th Century
Section Asian
Materials Sandstone
Technique Carved
Iconography Buddha Head | Rosette
Description

Head of a Buddha from a pillar. Creamy sandstone. Hair falling down on each side behind ear. Evidently was on a pillar for there is a low relief rosette on the back of the stone.

Height 15.2 cm
Thickness 13.3 cm
Credit Line Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918

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