Terracotta
circa 400-500 CE
CSMVS
Details
Theme
Later Civilisations of Land and Sea
Subtheme
Ancient India: 6th Century BCE to 5th Century CE
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Kahujo-daro (Mirpur Khas), Sindh, Pakistan
Accession Number
TC 56
Description
This sculpture, found at the Buddhist stupa at Kahu-jo-daro, likely depicts a donor who could be a rich merchant or a high official. His detailed features—elaborate hair, expressive face, and thoughtful eyes—reflect the artistic finesse of Gandhara and Kushana-Gupta era.
