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Roundel

c. 100–1 BCE

India, Satavahana period

Medium
bronze with repoussé and chased designs
Measurements
Overall: 6.5 x 1.8 cm (2 9/16 x 11/16 in.)
Weight: 16 g
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 2012.298
Public Domain
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Location
242A Ancient India
Print

Description

The form of a medallion with a figural bust and bead-and-reel border indicates the artist’s familiarity with Greco-Roman objects. The figure itself, however, is Indian, with voluminous, coiled coiffures and prominent jewelry. This object was probably worn as an ornament on a belt or girdle.
A green and brown bronze sculpture depicts a human bust in high relief on a circular roundel. Facing forward, the figure has large eyes and a closed mouth, with wavy hair gathered into a bun atop the head on the right. The weathered, mottled surface is framed by a decorative beaded border. A small hole pierces the bottom edge.

Roundel

c. 100–1 BCE

India, Satavahana period

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