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Fragmentary clay plaque depicting a human face in full frontal view. The face is very broad with small eyes, short rounded ears and a broad nose. The person is shown smiling broadly and wearing large round earrings. The fact that the figure is flat on the reverse side suggests that the plaque was applied to another object, probably a vessel.;

Title Fragmentary clay plaque depicting a human face…

Material clay

Pressmark MAS.106

Item type plaque
Round clay plaque depicting a human face in full frontal view. The face is very broad with bulging eyes, flared nostrils and short rounded ears which are adorned with earrings. The fact that the figure is flat on the reverse side suggests that it was applied to another object, probably a vessel.;

Title Round clay plaque depicting a human face…

Material clay

Pressmark MAS.107

Item type plaque
Terracotta moulded figure of a boar.

Title Terracotta moulded figure of a boar.

Material clay

Pressmark MAS.126

Item type animal, plaque
Terracotta head of a tiger.

Title Terracotta head of a tiger.

Material clay

Pressmark MAS.138

Item type animal, plaque
Square jade plaque with incised decoration. The design shows a human figure sitting cross-legged on a mat. The person has long hair and is wearing an embroidered robe and a headdress (?). In her hand, she seems to be holding a bundle of reed or twigs.

Title Square jade plaque with incised decoration. The…

Pressmark MAS.143

Item type plaque
Decorative plaque made of bronze. The three studs on the reverse side of this small plaque suggest that it was attached to something else, for instance a leather belt. The shape is irregular and the raised decoration depicts a horse and a rider. The horse is at full gallop with the legs stretched while the rider is depicted with the head bent forward and the drapery flying back in the wind. Traces of what might be gilding can still be seen.

Title Decorative plaque made of bronze. The three…

Pressmark MAS.146

Item type plaque
Fragment of relief plaque moulded of yellowish brown fired clay. Shown is the Buddha seated against a vesica bordered by lotus petals. He has a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band.;

Title Fragment of relief plaque moulded of yellowish…

Pressmark MAS.248

Item type plaque
Fragment of relief plaque showing a seated Buddha. He has a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band and is shown seated against a vesica bordered by lotus petals. The legs are crossed, the eyes closed, the hands held in the meditation position (dhy_na mudr_). Made of yellowish clay, moulded and fired.;

Title Fragment of relief plaque showing a seated…

Pressmark MAS.249

Item type plaque
Fragment of relief plaque showing a Buddha. The figure has a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band. Made of yellowish brown, fired clay.

Title Fragment of relief plaque showing a Buddha.…

Pressmark MAS.250

Item type plaque
Fragment of relief plaque made of dark brown moulded and fired clay. Shown is a seated Buddha wearing a robe with prominent folds. A fragment of a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band is visible. He is shown seated, with crossed legs and closed eyes. The ears are strongly elongated, the hands are hidden under a part of the robe.;

Title Fragment of relief plaque made of dark…

Pressmark MAS.286

Item type plaque
Fragment of relief plaque showing a seated Buddha. The figure has a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band and is shown seated against a vesica which is bordered by lotus petals. The legs are crossed, the eyes closed, the hands held in the meditation position (dhy_na mudr_). Made of dark brown clay, moulded and fired.;

Title Fragment of relief plaque showing a seated…

Pressmark MAS.326

Item type plaque
Fragment of clay relief plaque showing a seated Buddha. He has a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band and is shown seated against a vesica bordered by lotus petals. His legs are crossed, the eyes closed, the hands held in the meditation position (dhy_na mudr_). The plaque was made using a mould and fired. Traces of paint are still visible.;

Title Fragment of clay relief plaque showing a…

Pressmark MAS.330

Item type plaque
Fragment of a relief plaque made of white stucco. Depicted is the head of a Buddha with elongated earlobes and the clearly visible protuberance (ushnisha). The head is shown against a round halo consisting of several layers, the outermost being a lotus garland.;

Title Fragment of a relief plaque made of…

Pressmark MAS.341

Item type plaque
Fragment of a relief plaque showing the head and naked upper body of a gandharva, with two bands from the corners of the cloak fastened into a ribbon over the chest. Moulded in stucco.;

Title Fragment of a relief plaque showing the…

Pressmark MAS.342

Item type plaque
Decorative plaque made of red and very coarse clay, probably unfired. The pear-shaped object shows the seated Buddha in meditation. He has a nimbus and is surrounded by a double-banded vesica.

Title Decorative plaque made of red and very…

Pressmark MAS.357

Item type plaque
Stucco relief Buddha.

Title Stucco relief Buddha.

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.383

Item type figurine, plaque
Stucco mould.

Title Stucco mould.

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.426

Item type plaque, mould
Stucco plaque showing a Gandharva kneeling in adoration on a lotus, both hands folded and facing to the right. Gandharvas are said to be supernatural beings with superb musical skills. This one wears a crown and a lot of jewellery and is surrounded by a flame-border.;

Title Stucco plaque showing a Gandharva kneeling in…

Pressmark MAS.429

Item type plaque
Painted wooden panel.

Title Painted wooden panel.

Material ink and colours on wood

Pressmark MAS.459

Item type plaque
Rectangular (votive) plaque with a depiction of the Buddha. He is seated in meditation pose on a lotus throne and before a mandorla, legs crossed and hands held in his lap. To his left and right a small stupa is depicted. Traces of mostly black but also red paint are still visible but much chipped.

Title Rectangular (votive) plaque with a depiction of…

Pressmark MAS.956

Item type plaque
Rectangular (votive) plaque with a depiction of the Buddha. He is seated in meditation pose on a lotus throne and before a mandorla, legs crossed and hands held in his lap. To his left and right a small stupa is depicted. Traces of black paint are still visible.

Title Rectangular (votive) plaque with a depiction of…

Pressmark MAS.957

Item type plaque
Stucco relief plaque showing a Gorgon face set within a bead border. In Greek mythology, Gorgons were terrifying female creatures who had hair of living, venomous snakes and whose gaze could turn a person into stone. The one depicted here has a broad face and nose, bulging eyes and painted teeth. Traces of white paint remain.;

Title Stucco relief plaque showing a Gorgon face…

Pressmark MAS.1066

Item type plaque
MAS.1114A

Pressmark MAS.1114A

Item type plaque
MAS.1114B

Pressmark MAS.1114B

Item type plaque

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