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Head of a Buddha or a Jain Tirthankara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reddish-brown stone head with closed eyes and subtle smile; smooth, rounded face; small nose; thin eyebrows; ears on sides; shaved head with a small, rounded protuberance on top; worn texture with lighter-colored spots; mounted on black pole with beige base.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd century
Medium
Mottled red sandstone
Culture
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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