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Fragment of a Female Head

Asian Art

MEDIUM Earthenware
  • Possible Place Made: Pakistan
    • DIMENSIONS height: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2021.1.26
    CREDIT LINE Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
    PROVENANCE Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Hollow head of a female with long, horizontal eyes, a small pursed mouth and hair ornaments.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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