SculptureCentral Asian11th-13th century

Head of a Buddha

11th-13th century, probably 12th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Sun-dried clay with traces of pigment (including blue pigment on the hair)

Culture

Central Asian

Century

11th-13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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