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1887.24.25

Clay animal figure of a bird. Black patches along the underside, representing signs of burning. The head is missing. [BH [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]

1887.24.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay animal figure of a bird. Black patches along the underside, representing signs of burning. The head is missing. [BH [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]
Long description
One of a series of religious clay animal figures. [BH [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Odisha Gopalpur
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1887
Date collected
By 1887
Acquisition information
Donated: 10/1887, uncertain Transferred: 10/1887, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Earth, Material Pottery, Process Moulded, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Width: max 52 mm, Height: max 70 mm, Depth: max 58 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1887.24.25 Other numbers: 25
Research and responses

According to the OUMNH Annual Report 1899: 6 EA Minchin worked in the Department of Comparative Anatomy [AP 9/8/2007]

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Ritual and Ceremonial, Fishing, Pottery, Ornament, Religious Object, Animal Figure, Bird Figure, Amulet, Fishing Accessory

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