Head of Buddha

Detail of a pattern
Image 1 of 1
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At A Glance

  • Period

    3rd century
  • Geography

    Pakistan or Afghanistan
  • Material

    Schist
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 27.5 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm (10 13/16 x 7 x 6 1/2 in)
  • Accession Number

    S1989.19
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S1989.19

Object Details

  • School/Tradition

    Gandhara school
  • Collection

    National Museum of Asian Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia (October 14, 2017 to February 6, 2022)
    Sculpture of South Asia and the Himalayas (November 19, 1992 to July 9, 2017)
    Object of the Bi-Month (April 25, 1991 to March 21, 2007)
  • Origin

    Pakistan or Afghanistan
  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ann and Alan Wolfe
  • Type

    Sculpture
  • Restrictions and Rights

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