Head of a Hindu Deity
The image depicts a stone carving of a human head surrounded by ornate designs. The carving is grey and rectangular with a wide base that tapers to a narrower top. The head of a Hindu deity is carved within a circle at the center. The deity has a serene facial expression and a crown-like structure on their head. The circle is surrounded by an ornate frame with curved lines and shapes. A carved design resembling a fleur-de-lis sits atop the frame. Two curved protrusions extend from the left and right sides of the frame. The background of the image is plain white. The overall design suggests an ancient or traditional Indian art style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 9th century
- Medium
- Stone with painted red color
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Sirohi, Vasantgarh)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 437 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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