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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head of a Buddha. The head is made of stone and has a dark brown color with a rough texture. The face is oval-shaped and has a serene expression. The eyes are closed, and the eyebrows are thin and arched. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the face. The lips are thin and slightly curved upwards, giving a subtle smile. The hair is depicted as tightly curled and styled in an updo, with a rounded topknot. A decorative band encircles the forehead, just above the eyebrows. The ears are partially visible on either side of the head. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Andesite
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
562 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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