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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of a Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a bronze sculpture of a human head with short, tightly curled hair. The head is positioned on a short neck and placed on a bronze-colored square base. The face has a serene expression with a straight mouth, slightly raised lips, and half-closed eyes. A small nose protrudes from the face. The skin of the head displays a green patina. The curls on top of the head are small and bumpy. The ears are long. The background is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 6th–7th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
451 × 624 px
Museum record:
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