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Begram Ivory and Bone Carvings

Catalogue Number: 40.I.009

Technique: Engraved

Material: Ivory

Size: 16 x 13.4 cm

Marks:

Theme: Floral Motifs

Motif: Single subjects

Description: Centrally placed in the composition is a full-blown lotus. In each corner of the plaque a cock is depicted. Both the upper and lower pair of birds face each other.

Reference: Hackin 1939, p.109-110.

Museum Number: MG 21333

Chapter Reference(s):
   3_1
   4_3b

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