Mold

Earthenware mold of hard-fired clay with tan slip. Stylized unit of flowers and leaves. Possibly Indian.

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Historical period(s)
19th century
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8.6 x 4.4 x 1.8 cm (3 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 11/16 in)
Geography
India?
Credit Line
Gift of Ernst Herzfeld
Collection
Freer Study Collection
Accession Number
FSC-P-6959
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Tool and Equipment
Type

Mold

Keywords
India
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

Earthenware mold of hard-fired clay with tan slip. Stylized unit of flowers and leaves. Possibly Indian.

Collection Area(s)
South Asian and Himalayan Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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