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Head Of Shiva
Indian
Kushan period
about 1st–2nd century A.D.
Object Place: India
Medium/Technique
Hand modeled terracotta
Dimensions
12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward W.M. Bryant
Accession Number1992.300
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsSculpture
ProvenanceBetween 1975 and 1979, acquired in India by Edward W. M. Bryant (b. 1924 - d. 2006), Washington, DC [see note 1]; 1992, gift of Edward W. M. Bryant to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 24, 1992)
NOTES:
[1] Edward Bryant built up his collection of Indian terracottas from various dealers while he was in Delhi with the American Embassy.
NOTES:
[1] Edward Bryant built up his collection of Indian terracottas from various dealers while he was in Delhi with the American Embassy.