Fountain Plaza. Ai Khanoum, Takhar Province.

1975
Some call the third fountainhead a gargoyle, others see it as a Greek comedy mask. Greek comedies were very popular at Ai Khanoum during this period. Photographed as it was found.
Photo: Paul Bernard

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Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM I - BCE (Before Common Era)

1975<br />
Some call the third fountainhead a gargoyle, others see it as a Greek comedy mask. Greek comedies were very popular at Ai Khanoum during this period. Photographed as it was found.<br />
Photo: Paul Bernard