Female Figurine
Bust of terracotta female figurine with a round face head-dress consisting of a piece of cloth held with a ring above the fore head and stretched over a semi-circular framework; the upper end exceeding it and falling back in cusped folds; this has the effect of a crown with seven peaks; two lateral discs and two round ear-plaques completely cover the ears; the breasts are placed higher; head-gear slightly damaged; left arm is missing and right pendent; legs are broken; it has open slit mouth and broad nose; Eyes are indicated with impressed lines; it was treated with wash or slip; It being red in colour due to open-kiln firing.
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DIMENSIONS/ SIZE
10.2 X 5.3 cm
COLLECTION THEME ( OUT OF THE 5 )
Archaeology
GALLERY
Gallery A
OBJECT TYPE
Object 1
REGION
Pataliputra, Patna, Bihar
ACCESSION NO. / MUSEUM ID NO.
Arch 4183
TIME PERIOD
Maurya Period 2nd Century BCE
