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Head of an Iranian Nomad

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a human head with a neutral expression. The head is positioned facing slightly to the right. The face has a mustache and a small mouth with thin lips. The eyes are closed. The hair is depicted as wavy and covers the sides and top of the head. The sculpture appears to be made of clay or stone and has a rough texture. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the work is "Head of an Iranian Nomad" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
4th century
Medium:
Stucco
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
580 × 625 px
Museum record:
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