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Head of a Female

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of a Female by an unknown artist depicts a stone carving of a woman's head on a clear stand. The head is angled to the right, with a cylindrical protrusion at the top. The face features a nose, mouth, and eyes; the left ear is partially visible. The neck and chin area appear to be broken off. The sculpture sits on a clear stand. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
379 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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