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Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a bronze sculpture of a human head with a serene expression. The head is covered in small, round bumps on top, representing the Buddha's coiffure. The face is elongated with a straight nose and closed eyes. The bronze has a green patina. The right ear is visible, while the left is not. The bottom of the sculpture appears to be broken off. The background is off-white. The image is captured in a neutral, well-lit environment.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 8th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Kalimantan)
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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