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Head of Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta head of Buddha, eyes closed, face serene, hair styled in a distinctive coiffure, ears on the sides, nose and mouth defined, placed on a white pedestal, against a gradient background transitioning from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–7th century
Medium:
Red clay with traces of color
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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