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Head of a Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Head of a Buddha by an unknown artist depicts a reddish-brown stone head of Buddha. The head has a serene expression with eyes closed. The hair is styled in tight curls that are piled on top of the head. The face is rounded with small nose and lips. A small metal pole protrudes from the bottom of the piece. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–4th century
Medium
Clay with pigments
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan
Dimensions
519 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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