Head with Aureole

5th century

Caption

Head with Aureole, 5th century. Dark red terracotta, 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner, 83.172.4.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Head with Aureole

Date

5th century

Period

Gupta Period

Geography

Place made: Mathura, India

Medium

Dark red terracotta

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner

Accession Number

83.172.4

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