Ancient Indian Religious Sculpture | Head Fragment | 3rd–5th Century CE

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Gupta-period Northern Indian terracotta head fragment with serene almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and softly smiling lips, warm earthen tones with mineral deposits, 3rd–5th century CE, mounted on modern display stand for preservation.
Gupta-period Northern Indian terracotta head fragment with serene almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and softly smiling lips, warm earthen tones with mineral deposits, 3rd–5th century CE, mounted on modern display stand for preservation.
Gupta-period terracotta head fragment on a black museum stand, frontal view, 3rd–5th century CE.
Ancient Gupta terracotta head fragment shown in left-profile on a black stand, India, 3rd–5th century CE
Angled left-side view of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment displayed on a black stand.
Back view of ancient Gupta-period terracotta head fragment mounted on a black museum stand.
Right-side profile of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment on a black stand, India, 3rd–5th century
Angled right-front view of an ancient Gupta terracotta head fragment displayed on a black stand.
Front-right view of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment with characteristic almond-shaped eyes.
Video showcasing a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment, including rotational views and cultural context
  • Gupta-period Northern Indian terracotta head fragment with serene almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and softly smiling lips, warm earthen tones with mineral deposits, 3rd–5th century CE, mounted on modern display stand for preservation.
  • Gupta-period Northern Indian terracotta head fragment with serene almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and softly smiling lips, warm earthen tones with mineral deposits, 3rd–5th century CE, mounted on modern display stand for preservation.
  • Gupta-period terracotta head fragment on a black museum stand, frontal view, 3rd–5th century CE.
  • Ancient Gupta terracotta head fragment shown in left-profile on a black stand, India, 3rd–5th century CE
  • Angled left-side view of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment displayed on a black stand.
  • Back view of ancient Gupta-period terracotta head fragment mounted on a black museum stand.
  • Right-side profile of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment on a black stand, India, 3rd–5th century
  • Angled right-front view of an ancient Gupta terracotta head fragment displayed on a black stand.
  • Front-right view of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment with characteristic almond-shaped eyes.
  • Video showcasing a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment, including rotational views and cultural context
Gupta-period Northern Indian terracotta head fragment with serene almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and softly smiling lips, warm earthen tones with mineral deposits, 3rd–5th century CE, mounted on modern display stand for preservation.
Gupta-period Northern Indian terracotta head fragment with serene almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and softly smiling lips, warm earthen tones with mineral deposits, 3rd–5th century CE, mounted on modern display stand for preservation.
Gupta-period terracotta head fragment on a black museum stand, frontal view, 3rd–5th century CE.
Ancient Gupta terracotta head fragment shown in left-profile on a black stand, India, 3rd–5th century CE
Angled left-side view of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment displayed on a black stand.
Back view of ancient Gupta-period terracotta head fragment mounted on a black museum stand.
Right-side profile of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment on a black stand, India, 3rd–5th century
Angled right-front view of an ancient Gupta terracotta head fragment displayed on a black stand.
Front-right view of a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment with characteristic almond-shaped eyes.
Video showcasing a Gupta-period terracotta head fragment, including rotational views and cultural context

Ancient Indian Religious Sculpture | Head Fragment | 3rd–5th Century CE

Description
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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern India (likely Mathura or related cultural centers)
Material: Terracotta with traces of pigment
Period: 3rd–5th Century CE (Gupta Period)

Description
A devotional terracotta head fragment from the Gupta period, widely regarded as the “Classical Age” of Indian art and culture. The head displays the serene Gupta aesthetic with heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes, gracefully arched brows, and softly smiling lips, embodying the idealized spiritual introspection of the era. Once part of a larger temple or votive figure, this piece reflects the refined artistry that distinguished Gupta sculpture from earlier, more rigid forms.

Features

- Hand-modeled terracotta head fragment, mounted on a custom display stand

- Characteristic Gupta stylistic features: almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, soft lips

- Likely a fragment of a deity, celestial, or votive figure used in religious devotion

- Warm earthen tones with mineral deposits consistent with archaeological age

- Mounted for preservation and elegant display

Cultural Significance
Gupta terracottas are celebrated for their expressive refinement, bridging popular devotional art and classical religious sculpture. These figures, produced for temples and households, conveyed both accessibility and sacred presence. Surviving heads are rare and highly prized as enduring links to one of India’s greatest cultural and artistic epochs.

Condition
Fragmentary but stable condition with losses at the back and sides of the head. Surface wear, encrustations, and mineral accretions consistent with archaeological recovery. Mounted securely on a modern stand for safe handling and display.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 5.5 in

Age
3rd–5th Century CE, Gupta Period

Learn More

Deepen your understanding of Gupta-period Indian sculpture and the sacred artistry of early Buddhist devotional imagery: Gupta Buddha Imagery & Spiritual Masterpieces – Stanford Buddhist Studies

Explore more cultural, religious, and ethnographic artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world: Cultural & Ethnographic Artifacts Collection – Relic And Rarity

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern India (likely Mathura or related cultural centers)
Material: Terracotta with traces of pigment
Period: 3rd–5th Century CE (Gupta Period)

Description
A devotional terracotta head fragment from the Gupta period, widely regarded as the “Classical Age” of Indian art and culture. The head displays the serene Gupta aesthetic with heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes, gracefully arched brows, and softly smiling lips, embodying the idealized spiritual introspection of the era. Once part of a larger temple or votive figure, this piece reflects the refined artistry that distinguished Gupta sculpture from earlier, more rigid forms.

Features

- Hand-modeled terracotta head fragment, mounted on a custom display stand

- Characteristic Gupta stylistic features: almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, soft lips

- Likely a fragment of a deity, celestial, or votive figure used in religious devotion

- Warm earthen tones with mineral deposits consistent with archaeological age

- Mounted for preservation and elegant display

Cultural Significance
Gupta terracottas are celebrated for their expressive refinement, bridging popular devotional art and classical religious sculpture. These figures, produced for temples and households, conveyed both accessibility and sacred presence. Surviving heads are rare and highly prized as enduring links to one of India’s greatest cultural and artistic epochs.

Condition
Fragmentary but stable condition with losses at the back and sides of the head. Surface wear, encrustations, and mineral accretions consistent with archaeological recovery. Mounted securely on a modern stand for safe handling and display.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 5.5 in

Age
3rd–5th Century CE, Gupta Period

Learn More

Deepen your understanding of Gupta-period Indian sculpture and the sacred artistry of early Buddhist devotional imagery: Gupta Buddha Imagery & Spiritual Masterpieces – Stanford Buddhist Studies

Explore more cultural, religious, and ethnographic artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world: Cultural & Ethnographic Artifacts Collection – Relic And Rarity

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