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Head of Buddha or Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of Buddha or Bodhisattva, by unknown artist, is a grayscale image of a stone sculpture. The sculpture is a head, with a short, straight hairline carved close to the scalp. The face is oval, with a low, wide nose and lips that curve slightly upward. The eyes are closed. The ears are partially missing. The sculpture appears to be made of dark gray stone, with visible texture and some chipped areas. The background is a plain wall, with a light-colored surface. A small portion of a dark-colored object is visible on the right side of the image. The sculpture sits on a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Cambodia
Dimensions
497 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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