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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
Museum record:
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