Head of the Fasting Siddhartha
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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