India · Gupta period · 6th century
Asian ArtSculpture6th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Head |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 6th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Gupta period |
| Date Range | 500 – 599 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38395