Head of Surya

Cleveland Museum of Art

Terracotta sculpture of a human head, specifically "Head of Surya", the Hindu sun god, with a serene expression. The head is depicted with a rounded face, almond-shaped eyes that are half-closed, a small nose, and a subtle smile. The hair is styled in an elaborate coiffure with tightly curled locks. The sculpture has a reddish-brown color. It is mounted on a dark metal stand with a square base and rectangular middle section. The background is dark at the top and light grey at the bottom.