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Architectural fragment with mythical sea creature (possibly Makara)

Indian

Artwork Details

Architectural fragment with mythical sea creature (possibly Makara)
5th century
Indian
terracotta
7 x 13 3/4 x 3 13/16 in. (18.42 x 34.93 x 9.84 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2012/2.161

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Anonymous
Architectural fragment with mythical sea creature
(possibly Makara)
India, Gupta period (320–647 CE)
5th century
Terracotta
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink, 2012/2.161

Physical Description:

The head of a makara sea creature with large swirled waves behind it.

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