Male Head
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Male Head

TitleMale Head
ArtistIndia Uttar Pradesh
Date3rd/4th century 3rd century
MediumTerracotta
Classificationearthenware
OriginUttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Paul Walter
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Male Head” is a work by India Uttar Pradesh, dated 3rd/4th century. It is executed in terracotta and classified as earthenware. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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