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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a stone sculpture of the head of Buddha. The sculpture depicts a human head with a pointed topknot, closed eyes and a slight smile. The face is symmetrical, with a small nose and thin lips. The ears are visible on either side of the head. The sculpture is made of stone and has a rough texture with visible cracks and chips. The head sits on a short cylindrical base. The background of the image is plain white. The overall expression of the sculpture is serene and calm. The artist and title of the sculpture is "Head of a Buddha".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 9th century (?)
Medium:
Stone with remains of lacquer gilding
Culture:
Cambodia
Dimensions:
356 × 625 px
Museum record:
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