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Mathura School

Portrait Head

Maker

Mathura School (Indian, ca. 2nd Century AD)

Culture

Indian

Title

Portrait Head

Year

100s CE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

sandstone

Geography

Origin: India

Dimensions

29.2 x 16.5 x 20.3 cm (11 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 8 inches) Measured by the crew 06/22/2007 (DDG)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Nasli Heeramaneck

Object Number

42.293

Type

Exhibition History

Indian Art for the RISD Collection
Aug 23, 1985 – Mar 09, 1986

Label copy

Even in its highly worn condition, this head detached from a larger figure well illustrates the power of Kushan sculpture. The Kushans were a nomadic group of Central Asian origin who migrated to India and eventually extended their authority to include much of what is now Pakistan and Afghanistan. From their two main centers of power -- Mathura near Delhi and Peshawar in Gandhara to the northwest, two distinct artistic styles emerged. This head can be attriuted to Mathura, near which was an abundant supply of red sandstone with distinctive white flecks and striations.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Mathura School (Indian, ca. 2nd Century AD)
Portrait Head, 100s CE
sandstone
29.2 x 16.5 x 20.3 cm (11 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 8 inches) Measured by the crew 06/22/2007 (DDG)
Gift of Nasli Heeramaneck 42.293

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