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Head of a Female Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture is a head of a female figure. The head is made of beige stone or clay and has a smooth texture. The face is oval-shaped with a small nose and mouth. The eyes are almond-shaped and appear to be closed or half-closed. The eyebrows are thin and curved. The hair is styled in an updo with curls framing the face. A decorative headband or crown sits atop the head, featuring a rounded knob at the top. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The head is displayed on a small metal stand.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–4th century
Medium
Stucco with traces of color
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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