Sri Lanka · Anuradhapura period · ca. 6th century
Asian ArtSculptureca. 6th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Head |
| Medium | Dolomite marble |
| Dimensions | H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 6th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Iuliana and Mark Phillips, 1998 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sri Lanka |
| Period | Anuradhapura period |
| Date Range | 450 – 650 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 49813