SculptureJapanese12th century
Head of a Buddha
Late Heian period, mid 12th century
Dimensions
H. 36 x W. 21 x D. 20 cm (14 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.)
Provenance
S. Morita, Nara, Japan. [Yamanaka & Co., Japan] sold; to Edward W. Forbes (by 1954), gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1954.
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