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Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Northern India, Gandhara, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A set of 5 pottery molds used for creating a variety of designs. Included are molds to form an curving serpent; a pair of conjoined spherical objects; a dharma wheel; a curved leaf resembling a fleur-de-lis; and an unidentifiable form. Size of largest: 3.8" L x 3.1" W x 0.9" H (9.7 cm x 7.9 cm x 2.3 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Spink and Son, London, UK, 1999

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#144862

  • Condition: Loss to portion of 1 mold; remaining molds are intact. Each with minor softening to finer details, otherwise in great condition. Custom putty molds included for 4 of the 5 pieces.

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April 5, 2024 8:00 AM MDT
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