

Head of a Youthful Male
The stone sculpture depicts the head and neck of a youthful male. The head is tilted slightly to the left. The eyes are closed. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the face. The lips are thin and pressed together. The hair is covered by a headband that is wrapped around the head. The headband has folds and creases, and is wrapped around the head in a circular motion. The sculpture is made of stone and has a rough texture. The background is a gradient that darkens towards the top. The sculpture sits on a square base. The head of the sculpture is titled "Head of a Youthful Male". The artist is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 4th–5th century
- Medium
- Terracotta with traces of gesso and pigment
- Culture
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 594 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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