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Monumental Bodhisattva Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, weathered sculpture of a human head. The head is made of a light-brown material, possibly stone or clay, and features a crown-like structure on top. The head is positioned facing right; the face is long with a small mouth and nose. The eyes are depicted with the eyelids closed. The hair is carved, falling to the back, and a portion of it wraps around and hangs down beside the ear on the left side. A metal pole protrudes from the bottom of the sculpture. The background of the image is gray. The title of the sculpture is "Monumental Bodhisattva Head" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Stucco
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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