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Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of Buddha by an unknown artist shows a stone sculpture of a human head. The head has a serene expression with eyes closed and a subtle smile. The top of the head is adorned with a conical shape covered in small bumps. The hair on the sides is depicted in small curls that hang down. A small knob sits atop the conical shape. The sculpture appears weathered with visible texture and shading across its surface. It sits on a rectangular base. The background is plain and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 14th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
435 × 625 px
Museum record:
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