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Head of a Male Figure with a Mustache

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a male head with a mustache. The head is angled slightly to the right. The hair is short, with straight ridges across the top and curls on the sides. The eyes are closed. The nose is large. The mustache is thick and covers the upper lip. The sculpture is made of stone and exhibits a rough texture. White spots are visible on the surface. The background is gray. A shadow falls to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–5th century
Medium:
Stucco
Culture:
Afghanistan (Hadda)
Dimensions:
551 × 625 px
Museum record:
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