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Fragmentary stucco figure. The remaining parts show the torso and arms of a female figure dressed in a clinging robe and a cloak. She is shown wearing three bangles on her right and two on her left arm. Traces of a white slip can still be seen.;

Title Fragmentary stucco figure. The remaining parts show…

Pressmark MAS.1015
Fragmentary stucco figure of a male deity, probably a Bodhisattva. The figure has a serene facial expression and hair which is drawn loosely back under a fillet made of alternating plain and beaded bands. The topknot of the hairstyle is broken off. He wears an armlet with a flower-shaped decoration ont he left upper arm and two beaded bands around the chest. These are decorated with a rosette in the centre. While the body was made using a mould, the jewellery was moulded and applied separately.;

Title Fragmentary stucco figure of a male deity,…

Pressmark MAS.1016
Fragmentary stucco figure. This is the head of a male person with a serene facial expression, probably a Bodhisattva. The hair is drawn loosely back under a broad band circling the top of the head twice and fastened into a fan-shaped topknot. The hair comes out from the side of the topknot over the right ear where it is twisted and caried back through the turban. The end hangs loosely over the left ear. Traces of a white slip can still be seen.;

Title Fragmentary stucco figure. This is the head…

Pressmark MAS.1017
Stucco relief head.

Title Stucco relief head.

Pressmark MAS.1018
Stucco relief head.

Title Stucco relief head.

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1019
Stucco relief head.

Title Stucco relief head.

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1020
Fragmentary stucco figure. This is the head of a person with a serene facial expression and a rosette-shaped earring in the right ear. The hair is fastened in a fan-shaped topknot and held together with a broad band. The head was made using a mould while the details of hair and jewellery were moulded and applied separately. Traces of a white slip and dark paint are clearly visible.;

Title Fragmentary stucco figure. This is the head…

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1021

Item type figurine
Stucco relief head.

Title Stucco relief head.

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1022
Stucco figure. This is the head of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle. She has a serene facial expression with her eyes half closed and the lips curved into a slight smile.

Title Stucco figure. This is the head of…

Pressmark MAS.1023
Fragmentary stucco figure. The remaining part is the head of a male deity with a serene facial expression. The hair was shown as being drawn loosely back into a top-knot (now missing) and fastened with a fillet made of alternating plain and beaded bands. Traces of blue paint on the hair as well as red paint on the face are still clearly visible.;

Title Fragmentary stucco figure. The remaining part is…

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1024

Item type figurine
Stucco relief figure.

Title Stucco relief figure.

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1025
Fragmentary stucco figure. Only torso and head of this figure of a male remains. The earrings and jewellery suggest that this is the representation of a Bodhisattva.

Title Fragmentary stucco figure. Only torso and head…

Pressmark MAS.1026
Fragmentary stucco figure of a standing person, possibly a Bodhisattva. The young man has a serene facial expression and a bare upper body which is decorated with beaded necklaces. In the centre of the chest, these are adorned with a rosette. Additionally, he wears flower-shaped earrings and armlets. While the figure was made using a mould, the curls of hair and the jewellery was moulded and applied separately.;

Title Fragmentary stucco figure of a standing person,…

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1027

Item type figurine
Fragment of a stucco figure in the shape of a right arm. It is broken in the middle of the forearm, the little finger and the forefinger are also missing. The remaining fingers hold an object which is broken and not clearly discernible. Three bangles are visible, two around the wrist and one higher up.

Title Fragment of a stucco figure in the…

Pressmark MAS.1028
Fragment of a stucco figure in the shape of a left arm. It is broken at the elbow and was originally decorated with two bangles, fragments of which can still be seen. The fingers are also bent as if holding something. Traces of red pigments remain.

Title Fragment of a stucco figure in the…

Pressmark MAS.1029
Stucco head of a demon (?). This is a grotesque head which is half-human and half-bestial. It's hair stands on end and it has pointed ears. The jaws are held wide open by two hands, inside the gaping mouth a skull can be seen.

Title Stucco head of a demon (?). This…

Pressmark MAS.1030
Fragmented stucco figure depicting an ascetic. The emaciated torso remains while head, forearms and lower part of the body are missing. The bare chest of the man is crossed by beaded necklaces decorated with a rosette in the centre. The remains of a cloak can be seen behind the figure.;

Title Fragmented stucco figure depicting an ascetic. The…

Pressmark MAS.1031
Stucco figure of an ascetic (?). Only the head and the upper body to the waist remain. The body is emaciated and the left side is covered with a cloak. The object was blackened by fire.

Title Stucco figure of an ascetic (?). Only…

Pressmark MAS.1032
Fragment of a stucco figure. This is a torso decorated with a necklace consisting of skulls. Remains of a cloak can be seen behind the body, as well as a loincloth around the hips.

Title Fragment of a stucco figure. This is…

Pressmark MAS.1033
Stucco head of a woman. Her eyes are almost fully closed and her hair is brushed back from her face. A scarf is tied around her head that covers her ears and is knotted under her chin. Traces of a cream-coloured slip are visible.

Title Stucco head of a woman. Her eyes…

Pressmark MAS.1034
Stucco head of a laughing (?) person. The mouth is wide open, the upper row of teeth clearly visible. The hair is brushed back and falling behind the ears, the face characterised by deep creases. Traces of a white slip and green paint still remain.

Title Stucco head of a laughing (?) person.…

Pressmark MAS.1035
Fragmentary stucco figure showing the head of a male person with a fierce expression. The man has long hair that has been brushed back behind the ears. He is wearing a turban above which a two ends form a top-knot. For a face made using the same mould see MAS.1041 (Mi.xi.00123) and MAS.1040 (Mi.xi.00101).;

Title Fragmentary stucco figure showing the head of…

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1036

Item type figurine
Stucco relief head.

Title Stucco relief head.

Material stucco

Pressmark MAS.1037

Item type figurine
Stucco head of a bearded man with a turban round his head. The left ear is missing, the right one decorated with a an earring in the shape of a large rosette. Traces of dark brown pigments were used to colour hair and beard.

Title Stucco head of a bearded man with…

Pressmark MAS.1038

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