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Pendant with Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a pendant in the shape of a head, specifically titled "Pendant with Head of Buddha". The pendant is circular with a small loop at the top and a smaller one at the bottom. The pendant features a raised image of a person's head. The person depicted has a serene expression with eyes closed and a slight smile. The head is surrounded by a circular pattern of lines and shapes, resembling a halo. The pendant appears to be made of metal, with a dark brown and black patina. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century
Medium
Lead(?)
Culture
India (Uttar Pradesh)
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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