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Head of a Male

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Head of a Male by Auguste Rodin. Tan terracotta male head on rectangular wood base. The head has short curly hair and a slight smile. The eyes are closed. The facial features are calm and serene. The head is facing forward, slightly angled to the right. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
4th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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