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Head of a Male

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a human head with a crown on top. The sculpture is made of stone or metal and is gray in color. The head has a square jawline and a nose that is slightly upturned. The eyes are closed, and the eyebrows are not visible. The crown on top of the head is intricately carved with multiple layers. The sculpture is attached to a clear stand with a black pole. The background of the image is a gradient of light and dark gray. Title: Head of a Male, Artist unspecified.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
373 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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