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Buddha Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Buddha Head depicts a stone sculpture of a head and shoulders of a person with a serene expression. The figure has a smooth face with eyes closed and a slight smile. The hair is styled in an updo on top of the head. The figure wears a garment with folds and patterns visible on the shoulder. The sculpture appears weathered and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear on its surface. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century, probably
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 522 px
Museum record:
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