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Head of a Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a head of a male figure. The head is made of clay or stone and has a light gray color. The face has short hair that is carved into lines, with the hair on the left side broken off. The eyes are almond-shaped and looking to the right. The eyebrows are carved into lines above the eyes. The nose is straight and slightly pointed. The mouth is carved into a slight smile. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
599 × 578 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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