Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a stone sculpture of a human head with a serene expression. The head is tilted slightly to the left. The face has a calm and peaceful appearance, with closed eyes, thin eyebrows, a small nose, and lips that are slightly parted. The hair is depicted as small, tightly coiled curls that cover the top of the head and sides. The head is positioned on a short neck and sits atop a black rectangular base. The background is white. The sculpture appears to be made of dark gray stone with visible signs of aging or wear. The overall mood conveyed by the sculpture is one of tranquility and contemplation.