Head of a Buddha
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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