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Head of a Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The stone sculpture depicts the head of a male figure. The head is made of grey stone and rests on a black stand. The figure has a rounded face with a flat nose and thin lips. He has a mustache and a soul patch. His eyes are almond-shaped and appear to be closed. The eyebrows are not visible. The hair is curly and textured, styled in a topknot. The background is a gradient from black at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Clay
Culture
India (Jammu and Kashmir, possibly Akhnur)
Dimensions
429 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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