Head of Medusa

On display

Title

Head of Medusa
Associated place

Bactria (possible) (possible place of creation)

Gandhara (possible) (possible place of creation)
Date

2nd - 1st century BC (200 - 1 BC)
Material and technique

pink coral
Material index

coral
Technique index

carved
Object type

figurine;

religious/ritual equipment
Dimensions

with mount 10.8 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
4.8 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
No. of items

1
Credit line

Purchased, 1993.
Museum location

Ground floor | Gallery 12 | India to AD 600
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EA1993.19

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