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Fragment: Head of Buddhist Image

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment: Head of Buddhist Image by an unknown artist. The image shows a grayscale close-up photograph of a weathered stone head. The head appears to be a fragment, possibly from an ancient sculpture. It is positioned facing right. The stone is rough and uneven. The head has a prominent brow, a small eye socket, and a nose. The mouth area appears worn. The background of the image is light gray, providing contrast to the darker tones of the stone head. A small piece of stone resembling an ear is on the left side.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Dry painted lacquer (Kanshitsu)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
567 × 624 px
Museum record:
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