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Head of a Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a grayscale head sculpture of a Bodhisattva by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a human-like head with a serene expression, closed eyes, and a slight smile. The figure has a rounded face with a small nose and ears on the sides. The hair is styled in a tall, pointed topknot with wavy lines carved into it. A small circle is on the forehead. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or clay and has a rough texture with visible cracks. It sits on a black base with a white label that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–7th century
Medium
Stucco
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
390 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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