Head of a Bodhisattva
Head of a Bodhisattva by unknown artist. Dark gray stone sculpture of a human head with serene facial expression. The head is positioned on a rectangular base. The face has a long nose, thin lips and eyes that are closed or half-closed. The head is adorned with a crown-like structure on top, composed of curved, shell-like shapes. Two decorative elements protrude from the sides of the crown, possibly resembling flowers or other ornaments. The background of the image is a plain light grey color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 3rd–5th century
- Medium:
- Stone
- Culture:
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions:
- 500 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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