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Architectural Panel with Two Kala Heads

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan stone architectural panel, mounted on a black stand. Two Kala head carvings on the panel. Each Kala head has a large nose, a protruding mouth, and spiral curls on top of its head. The Kala head on the left is surrounded by a round frame. Both heads have curved lines around their eyes. The panel has a flat top, and an asymmetrical bottom. The bottom features more carvings. A curved line juts out from the bottom center. The background is a beige wall.

Artwork Details

Date
11th century
Medium
Stucco
Culture
Thailand (Haripunjaya)
Dimensions
442 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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