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Head of a Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular stone carving with a rough texture. The stone is light brown with darker brown and gray specks. The carving depicts the head and shoulders of a person wearing a crown-like object on their head. The person has long hair parted in the middle, which falls to their shoulders in thick braids or locks. Their facial features include a nose, mouth, and eyes. The carving sits on a dark brown stand. The background behind the carving is grey, getting darker at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
10th century
Medium:
Andesite
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 449 px
Museum record:
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