SculptureChinese8th century

Head of a Buddha

8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Light gray stone, probably sandstone. From the “Elephant Chapel,” Wangmugong Cave 王母宮石窟, Jingchuan, Gansu province.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 25.8 x W. 19.2 x D. 20.6 cm (10 3/16 x 7 9/16 x 8 1/8 in.)

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