Head of a Female Deity (Yakshi?)
The image shows a sculpture of a female deity's head. The sculpture is made of dark gray stone and features a face with a serene expression, adorned with a headdress. The face has a small nose and mouth. The eyes are depicted as being closed or half-closed. The headdress consists of multiple rounded shapes resembling flowers or leaves arranged around the head, with some protruding from the top. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or historical piece, possibly from Asia.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–2nd century BCE
- Medium
- Gray clay
- Culture
- India
- Dimensions
- 599 × 460 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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