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Head from Colossal Statue of Guardian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head from Colossal Statue of Guardian by Unidentified Artist shows a large stone or wood head with a carved face. The head is spherical with a wide face and a prominent nose. The mouth is open, revealing two bottom teeth and a tongue. The eyebrows are stylized and curved. The hair is depicted as curly and rounded on top of the head. The background is a gradient of gray, with the head sitting on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Wood, iron staples
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
491 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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