Horned masks

TC 309

Horned masks

TC 309

Description

A carved brick depicting horned masks.
The frieze represents a series of oblong horned and bearded human heads placed against the background of acanthus leaves; on either side of these masks are depicted curled leaves in pairs.

Collection

Sculptures

Object Type

Architectural fragment

Material

Terracotta

Schools/Culture/Period

Gupta Period

Technique

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Date

C. 5th Century CE

Location

Mirpur Khas, Sindh

Dimension

9.5x38.5x25 cm