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Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head of a man with a serene expression. The man has wavy hair swept up and secured at the top of his head. His eyes are closed. He has a small dot on his forehead. The sculpture is dark gray and made of stone or metal. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The sculpture appears to be an ancient piece, possibly from India, representing the fasting Siddhartha.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3rd–5th century
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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