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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Head of a Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a gray sculpture of a head. The head has a smooth, elongated face with a slight smile and closed eyes. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the facial features. The ears are long and hanging. The top of the head is rounded and smooth with curls of hair. The sculpture sits on a rectangular base. The background is dark grey.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Sri Lanka
Dimensions
518 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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