Fragment of a female head

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 737
Type: sculpture
Date of production:
4th c.before the Christ
Maurya period
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: engraved
Dimensions: height: 5.1 cm
width: 4.4 cm
depth: 3.5 cm
Fragment of a female head, low forehead, combed hair, remnants of a shroud falling on both sides of the head. Rudimentary work, Maurya period.

Engraved clay.