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Architectural Element with Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta architectural element with a head of Buddha. The element is roughly rectangular with an uneven top. The surface is rough and textured with visible holes and bumps. The head of Buddha is in the center, surrounded by a circular frame. Buddha has a serene expression with eyes closed and hair in tight curls. The circular frame around Buddha's head is decorated with a rope-like design. Below the circular frame is a decorative scroll-like design. The right side has a curved scroll-like design. The background of the image is a plain wall.

Artwork details

Date:
9th–10th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 419 px
Museum record:
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