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Head of a Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of a Bodhisattva by an unknown artist depicts a stone sculpture of a head with a serene expression. The head is angled slightly to the left. The figure has a rounded topknot on the head, with horizontal lines etched into the forehead. The eyes are closed. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the face. The mouth is small and closed. The left ear is visible, with the outer rim and inner details defined. The sculpture appears to be made from a light-colored stone and has a rough texture. The background is plain and white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Clay
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
443 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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