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Head of a Female Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a female head with a serene expression. The head is tilted slightly to the left. The face is round with a small nose and thin lips. The eyes are closed. The hair is curly and short, with curls around the forehead. The skin appears smooth. The background is a plain gray wall.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Clay or terracotta
Culture
India (Jammu and Kashmir, possibly Akhnur)
Dimensions
577 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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