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Relief Plaque of Hindu Deity, Probably Processional: Face of a Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular plaque with a raised, rounded face in the center. The face has a smooth forehead and a nose. The eyes are almond-shaped and symmetrical. The mouth is small. The face is framed by a curved line of hair or a head covering on either side. The plaque has a decorative border around the face. The border includes a row of small circles at the bottom and a teardrop shape on the forehead. There are also oval shapes on either side of the face. The plaque appears to be made of dark metal. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 14th–16th century
Medium
Repoussé copper alloy
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
517 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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