Head of Buddha

Cleveland Museum of Art

Reddish-brown stone head sculpture of Buddha. The head is tilted slightly forward. Eyes are closed. Eyebrows are arched. Nose is straight and proportional to face. Lips are thin and slightly pursed. Face is long and oval-shaped. Skin has small beige spots. Curly snail-shell-shaped curls cover the top and sides of the head. Background fades from dark gray at top to light gray at bottom. A thin metal pole supports the base of the sculpture.