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Lintel with a Kala Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular brown stone lintel with intricate carvings. Top section features a row of small figures. Below, a central figure with a large head and bulbous eyes surrounded by ornate swirls and floral patterns. Two outward-facing symmetrical carvings on either side. Border along bottom with small designs. Wall background beige. Title: Lintel with a Kala Head. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. mid-10th century
Medium
Sandstone
Culture
Northeast Thailand
Dimensions
600 × 276 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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