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Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of Buddha features a sculpture of a human head with a serene expression. The head is made of light brown stone and has a rough texture. It depicts a human face with eyes closed and a subtle smile. The hair is styled in a tall, pointed topknot adorned with rows of small curls. The ears are visible on either side of the head. The sculpture sits atop a rectangular beige base. The background is dark gray, gradually lightening towards the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Stucco
Culture
Thailand (Ratchaburi Province)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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