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Head of a Female Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a head of a female deity. The face is made of stone and appears to be carved. The woman's facial expression is neutral. The head is adorned with an elaborate hairstyle, with a tall, conical headdress on top. The headdress is made up of rows of small curls. There are curls framing the face around the ears. The woman's hairline is low. The eyes are large and wide-set. The nose is straight, and the lips are thin. The sculpture sits on a square base. The background is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3rd–4th century
Medium:
Gray schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
492 × 624 px
Museum record:
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