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Mask of Bhairava

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray metal mask of a face with a crown on top, two ear pieces on the sides, and a circular protrusion on the neck. The face has a dot on the forehead, thin eyebrows, and a small mouth. The crown has a flower-like design in the center. The mask is on a black stand. The background is grey with a slight shadow behind the mask. The mask is titled "Mask of Bhairava".

Artwork details

Date:
late 6th–7th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, possibly brass
Culture:
India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions:
434 × 624 px
Museum record:
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