Statuette

29-64-146

From: Bengal (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-64-146
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kushan | Hindu
Provenience Bengal (uncertain)
Period Kushan
Date Made 10th Century - 12th Century
Section Asian
Materials Stone
Technique Carved
Iconography Krishna | Head
Description

Head of dark blueish black stone. So bald it looks Sumerian, especially as the eyes are hollow to receive inlay. The hair is represented as a smooth cap and is detected only by the looped edge over the forehead. A knob on the back top of the head has been broken off. Scot says "Head of Krishna."

Height 9.21 cm
Thickness 8.3 cm
Credit Line Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918

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