SculptureChinese6th century

Head of a Buddha (from a Buddhist Trinity)

early 6th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Medium gray limestone with traces of polychromy and gilding; Longmen style

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Wei, 386-534

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 63.5 x W. 31.2 cm (25 x 12 5/16 in.)

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