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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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