Head of Buddha
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
This sculpture's softly modeled features, downcast eyes, and serene expression are characteristic of art produced under the patronage of the Gupta dynasty. The sculptor has masterfully conveyed the deep inner peace and meditative absorption of an enlightened being.
Caption
Head of Buddha, 5th century C.E.. Sandstone, 17 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., 71 lb. (43.2 x 26 x 26.7 cm, 32.21kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 86.272. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Head of Buddha
Date
5th century C.E.
Period
Gupta Period
Geography
Place made: Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
Medium
Sandstone
Classification
Dimensions
17 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., 71 lb. (43.2 x 26 x 26.7 cm, 32.21kg)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
Accession Number
86.272
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