India · Gupta period · ca. second half of the 4th century

Asian ArtSculptureca. second half of the 4th century

Artwork Details

TitleHead
MediumMottled red and white sandstone
DimensionsH. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
ClassificationSculpture
DepartmentAsian Art
Dateca. second half of the 4th century
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1928
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia
PeriodGupta period
Date Range350 – 399

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38556