Male Head, possibly a Yaksha, terracotta, 300s BCE

Male Head, possibly a Yaksha

Archival Details

Terracotta figurines and plaques have been produced across the Indian subcontinent from antiquity through later historical periods, serving as votive offerings, toys, and architectural ornament. Because the medium is inexpensive and widely accessible, surviving terracotta works offer a broad window into popular religious and everyday imagery across regions and periods.

Artwork Details

Artist

Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

Tradition

Terracotta

File

2560 × 2470 px · JPG · 473 KB

Accession no.

1986.72

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