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Cherubic Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a human head. The head is facing the left side. It has a round face with a small nose and mouth. The eyes are depicted as being closed or blind. The head has a distinctive hairstyle, with a tuft of hair on top and curls on the sides. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or clay and has a weathered appearance. The head is mounted on a metal pole attached to a square base. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the work is "Cherubic Head" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 5th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
469 × 624 px
Museum record:
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