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Head of a Deva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head and top of a figure. The figure has a pointed top on their head. Their face is long and thin. The eyes are closed or half-closed. The nose is straight. There are two small ears on the sides of the head. The head appears to be made of stone or clay and is weathered with many cracks and holes. The background is light gray. The title of the piece is "Head of a Deva".

Artwork details

Date:
13th–14th century
Medium:
Ceramic
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
482 × 625 px
Museum record:
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