SculptureChinese6th century

Head of a Buddha

Northern Zhou, 557-581

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

Northern and Southern Dynasties period, 420-589

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 31 x W. 21.2 x D. 21 cm (12 3/16 x 8 3/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

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