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Head of a Demonic Male Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head of a male deity with a demonic appearance. The head is made of reddish-brown stone. The deity has a prominent forehead, thick eyebrows, large eyes, a wide nose, and a thin mustache. The mouth is slightly open. The hair is styled in an updo. The deity has large ears. A portion of the left ear is missing. The sculpture sits on a black stand. The background is dark at the top and light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd century
Medium
Mottled red sandstone
Culture
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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