Period:Unknown Production date:4thC-5thC
Materials:clay, 粘土 (Chinese),
Technique:hand-modelled, painted, slipped,
Subjects:buddha 佛 (Chinese)
Dimensions:Height: 7.90 centimetres Width: 7.20 centimetres
Description:
Fragment of painted clay sculpture. This is the head of the Buddha surrounded by a nimbus, traces of which can still be seen. The figure is damaged, single fragments have broken off and the left ear is missing. The large protuberance on top of the head witht he curly hair is clearly visible, the face with the half closed eyes has a serene expression. Traces of a red slip can still be seen. The figure was probably made using a mould and is completely flat on the reverse side.
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![图片[1]-figure; 畫像(Chinese) BM-1907-1111.193-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01141968_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-figure; 畫像(Chinese) BM-1907-1111.193-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01141970_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-figure; 畫像(Chinese) BM-1907-1111.193-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_00012702_001.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:clay, 粘土 (Chinese),
Technique:hand-modelled, painted, slipped,
Subjects:buddha 佛 (Chinese)
Dimensions:Height: 7.90 centimetres Width: 7.20 centimetres
Description:
Fragment of painted clay sculpture. This is the head of the Buddha surrounded by a nimbus, traces of which can still be seen. The figure is damaged, single fragments have broken off and the left ear is missing. The large protuberance on top of the head witht he curly hair is clearly visible, the face with the half closed eyes has a serene expression. Traces of a red slip can still be seen. The figure was probably made using a mould and is completely flat on the reverse side.
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