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Head of a Monk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a human head with a neutral expression. The head is bald, with a smooth, rounded skull. The face has a calm appearance with closed eyes, a small nose, and thin lips. The skin appears weathered and aged, with visible texture and imperfections. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom, with a shadow cast by the head. The title of the piece is "Head of a Monk".

Artwork details

Date:
7th century
Medium:
Limestone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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