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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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