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6th–7th century · Clay or terracotta · Asian Art

A major Buddhist monastery and stupa site was excavated at Akhnur (Akhnoor), near Jammu, revealing a series of both large- and small-scale terracotta reliefs decorating the monuments. These heads once formed part of those sculptural programs and likely depict Buddhist laity.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–7th century

Medium

Clay or terracotta

Culture

India (Jammu and Kashmir, possibly Akhnur)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Ex Coll.: Columbia University, Purchase, Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill Gift, 1987