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# Terracotta applique head

Terracotta applique head, from wall of pottery vessel. A gargoyle-like head of fine design; probably female, with narrow face, oblique eyes, small thin nose, and mouth slightly open. Hair is parted centrally and falls curtain-wise right and left, turning down and under a circular ornament in position of ear.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 500–699 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.2001-3-456](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.2001-3-456) · Pramāṇa
