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Head of a Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Head of a Bodhisattva by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a human head with face and hair. The face is light brown with a serene expression and eyes closed. The head is adorned with a crown-like hairstyle featuring circular protrusions. The bottom of the neck is missing and the edges are rough. The sculpture sits atop a dark brown wooden rectangular base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 12th century
Medium:
Clay
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
416 × 625 px
Museum record:
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