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Head of Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of Bodhisattva by an unknown artist, depicts a sculpture of a human head with a serene expression. The head is positioned on a short neck and has a small nose, thin lips and half-closed eyes. The figure wears a tall, ornate headdress. A smaller figure sits at the top of the headdress. The sculpture appears to be made of dark metal, possibly bronze or stone, and exhibits a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. The head is mounted on a dark wooden base.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
378 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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