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Head of a Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta head of a Bodhisattva with serene facial expression; eyes closed; thick lips; low nose; brown in color; curls on top of head; ears on sides; mounted on rectangular white stand; gradient gray background.

Artwork Details

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