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Head of a Male Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a human head. The head has a serene expression with a subtle, closed-mouth smile. The eyes are cast downward. The sculpture has a distinctive hairstyle with hair swept up and to the sides. A decorative band across the forehead. The sculpture appears to be mounted on a small stand. The background is dark gray transitioning to lighter gray. The sculpture appears to represent Head of a Male Deity.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 9th century
Medium:
Andesite
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
556 × 625 px
Museum record:
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