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Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) · ca. 3rd–5th century

Asian ArtSculptureca. 3rd–5th century

Artwork Details

Title	Head
Medium	Schist
Dimensions	H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification	Sculpture
Department	Asian Art
Date	ca. 3rd–5th century
Credit Line	Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Date Range	200 – 499

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38206