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Head of Buddha

ca. 4th century
Not on view
This head shows close stylistic affinities with early stucco production from Gandharan sites at Taxila. The sensitive modeling has an expressive quality that is not seen in the more formal images in stone from this period.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Head of Buddha
  • Date: ca. 4th century
  • Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
  • Medium: Stucco with traces of paint
  • Dimensions: H. 7 1/2 in. (18.4 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
  • Object Number: 13.96.4
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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