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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of a Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a stone head of a smiling Buddha. The head has a serene expression with eyes closed. The stone is dark gray, rough, and textured. The hair is short and curly, styled in a rounded shape on top of the head. The ears are partially visible on either side of the head. The head is positioned on a black stand. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
10th century(?)
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
Cambodia
Dimensions:
389 × 625 px
Museum record:
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