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Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of the Head of Buddha with closed eyes and a serene expression. The sculpture depicts a head and neck, sitting on a rectangular base. The face is elongated with a low forehead, thin eyebrows, and a small mouth. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the facial features. The ears are small and simply rendered. The hair is styled in a tall, curved topknot. The surface of the sculpture shows signs of aging or weathering. The background is white. The title is "Head of Buddha". The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–5th century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
376 × 625 px
Museum record:
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