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Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head of Buddha. The head is made of stone and has a light beige color. The texture of the stone is rough and porous. The head is positioned on a dark brown wooden base. The face has a serene expression with a slight smile. The eyes are closed. The hair is depicted as short, curly, and bumpy protrusions. The nose is small and slightly upturned. The facial features are worn and weathered. The background is a gradient gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–2nd century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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