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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of a Buddha by an unknown artist features a bronze sculpture of a human head. The bronze has a dark brown patina. The head is positioned on a white stand. The figure has short, tightly curled hair covering the top of the head. The ears are long. The eyes are closed. The face is smooth with subtle facial features. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 565–75
Medium
Limestone with pigment
Culture
China (Southern Xiangtangshan)
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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