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Head of a Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a stone head of a male figure with short hair on a stand. The head is facing forward. The stone is rough and textured. The head has a wide face with a short nose and small mouth. The eyes are almond shaped. The eyebrows are carved but mostly gone. The hair is short and carved close to the head. The head is mounted on a black metal stand. The stand has a square base. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
5th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
India (probably Uttar Pradesh)
Dimensions:
510 × 625 px
Museum record:
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