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Mold and Impressions for a Bust of Shiva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two stone sculptures of a person's head and shoulders. The left sculpture is complete and the right one is partially covered in mold. Both sculptures have a round object on top. The person's face is round with a small nose and mouth, and their hair is styled with waves. They wear a necklace and earrings. The person has a third eye on their forehead. The background is black. The title of the image is "Mold and Impressions for a Bust of Shiva" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–7th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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