Artwork preview

Male Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a stone sculpture titled "Male Head". The sculpture is a human head made of stone, facing left. The head is positioned on a metal pole attached to a square black base. The person depicted has short hair, with lines carved into the scalp. The eyes are closed, and the facial features include a nose, mouth, and ears. The sculpture's surface is textured and rough. The background of the image is dark.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–14th century(?)
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
437 × 625 px
Museum record:
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