India · Gupta period · ca. 5th–6th century
Asian ArtSculptureca. 5th–6th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Head |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | H. 5 1/8 (13); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 5th–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 | 350 – 650 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38396