Miniature Female Head
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Miniature Female Head

TitleMiniature Female Head
Date100s CE 2nd century
Mediumsandstone
ClassificationSculpture
OriginIndia, Mathura, Kushan period India
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineMiniature Female Head, 100s CE. India, Mathura, Kushan period. Sandstone; overall: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Eleanor Everett in memory of Mr. Morris Everett, 1993.240
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Miniature Female Head” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 100s CE. It is executed in sandstone and classified as sculpture. 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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