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Head of Shiva(?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal head sculpture of a human face. The face has a third eye on its forehead. The sculpture appears to be damaged, with a chunk missing from the bottom. Two small holes are visible on either side of the head, near the top. The face is depicted with a neutral expression, featuring a nose, mouth, and eyes. The background is a plain gray surface. Title: Head of Shiva(?), likely created by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 15th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 624 px
Museum record:
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