Male head. Fragment

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.60.1
Type: sculpture
Date of production:
2nd c. A.D.
Mathura art
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: red sandstone
Techniques: carved
Dimensions: height: 7.2 cm
width: 7.6 cm
depth: 6.5 cm
0.36 kg
Fragment of a male head. Long hair covering the shoulders, orderly curls cover forehead. Head covered by headdress. Large earlobes, large, almond-shaped eyes, broad nose. Face shows characteristic Mathurā features. Wears large ear ornaments.