India · Gupta period · ca. second half of the 4th century
Asian ArtSculptureca. second half of the 4th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Head |
| Medium | Mottled red and white sandstone |
| Dimensions | H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. second half of the 4th century |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1928 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India |
| Period | Gupta period |
| Date Range | 350 – 399 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38556