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Terra cotta head
Terra cotta head
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Terra cotta head

Artist Indian Artist
Datec. 5th century
Place of originIndia
MediumTerracotta
Dimensions3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of George P. Bickford
Object numberC-75-73
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