Head of a Deity
Reddish-brown stone sculpture of a head, titled "Head of a Deity" by an unknown artist. The sculpture features a face with a nose, mouth, and eyes; a rounded object protrudes from the left side. A hat or headpiece with a patterned design sits atop the head. The face appears calm, with subtle facial expressions. The sculpture has a rough texture, and small white specks are scattered across its surface. The background is a light brown color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 5th–6th century
- Medium:
- Terracotta
- Culture:
- Sri Lanka
- Dimensions:
- 383 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
You May Also Like
Head of a Deity
Head of Buddha
Head of a Male Figure
Head of a Male Deity
Head of a Buddha (Study Collection)
Youthful Bodhisattva
Head of a Buddha or a Jain Tirthankara
Head of Vishnu
Head of Jina
Head of Buddha or Bodhisattva
Head Fragment
Head of a Female
Head of Buddha
Head of a Buddha
Head of a Male Figure
Head of an Unidentified Deity
Head from a Building's Façade
Head of Buddha
Head of Buddha
Figurine Head
Head of a Female Figure
Head of Male Deity, possibly Aiyanar
Fragment of Head of Buddha
Head of a Bodhisattva
