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Head of a Man, Perhaps Eating a Fruit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture is a stone head of a man, likely made of clay or terracotta. The head is tilted slightly to the left. The man has a long tongue protruding from his mouth, with several small holes on the surface. His hair is depicted in a series of curved lines. The eyes are almond-shaped and appear to be cast downward. The nose is small and slightly upturned. The mouth is open, with the tongue sticking out. The sculpture sits on a black stand.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
599 × 586 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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