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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of a Buddha, created by an unknown artist, is a sculpture depicting the head of Buddha. The sculpture is made of stone. The head has a serene expression with its eyes closed. The head is adorned with a distinctive hairstyle that consists of small curls or knots, resembling a series of tightly packed bumps, and a small cone-like structure on top. The ears are long and protruding. The head is mounted on a short, dark-colored base with grooves around it. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 9th century (?)
Medium:
Stone with paint and gilt
Culture:
Cambodia
Dimensions:
337 × 625 px
Museum record:
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