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1682 Terracotta Vase w Dancers & Musicians
Bengal Chandraketugarh Terracotta Vase
This is an Indian terracotta vase decorated with 'Dancing Ladies' one holding a large drum.
Each of the women is wearing fine cloth, with the folds clearly shown.
In addition, they wear ornaments all over their body and hair. Their long hair has been piled up in various styles in a bun.
The neck of the pot has been decorated with swans and flowering plants.
Has damage as can be seen in the photos.
The vase has undergone restoration.
12 x 11 cm
West Bengal, Shunga Period, 1st century b.c. - 1st century AD.
Acquired from a reputed European auction house.
For a comparative example please see the one preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, acc. n. 2002.266.
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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.
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