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Head of Vishnu Wearing Three-Lobed Crown

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a human head wearing a crown. The crown has a diamond pattern on the front. The sculpture is on a black stand. The face has wavy hair on the sides, and the eyes are closed. The crown has three lobes. The background is black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 5th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India (Jammu and Kashmir)
Dimensions
458 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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