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Head of a Male Deity (Study Collection)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of a Male Deity by an unknown artist depicts a stone sculpture of a male deity's head. The head is carved from gray stone and features a serene expression with eyes closed. The deity has a rounded face, a small nose, and a subtle smile. The head is adorned with a cylindrical headdress that has intricate carvings on it. Two earlobes are visible on either side of the head, and the background of the image is solid black.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India
Dimensions
373 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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