Ivories From Begram. Kapisa Province.

1981
Another small incised plaque on the side of the jewel box of a perky composite figure with a ram's head and lion's body prancing along with his tail held high and an expression of anticipated expectation (h. 6.8 cm). The humor in these simple drawing is delightful.
Photo: Louis Dupree from Rice/Rowland, Art in Afghanistan: Objects from the Kabul Museum, 1971.

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Image Size: 4098x6170 / 5.1MB; 1981 Afghanistan Kapisa Begram Ivories Incised Plaque Jewel Box Ram's Head Lion's Body Louis Dupree Rowland Objects Kabul Museum Slide LD 1981 02047
Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM II: CE (Common Era)

1981<br />
Another small incised plaque on the side of the jewel box of a perky composite figure with a ram's head and lion's body prancing along with his tail held high and an expression of anticipated expectation (h. 6.8 cm). The humor in these simple drawing is delightful.<br />
Photo: Louis Dupree from Rice/Rowland, Art in Afghanistan: Objects from the Kabul Museum, 1971.