SculptureChinese

Head of a Buddha

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

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

34.29 x 20.32 x 25.4 cm (13 1/2 x 8 x 10 in.)

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