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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Head of Buddha
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Head of Buddha

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumCast iron
Dimensionswithout base: 10 1/16 x 7 1/8 x 7 in. (25.6 x 18.1 x 17.8 cm)
with base: 16 x 7 1/8 x 7 in. (40.6 x 18.1 x 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Robert H. and Kathleen M. Axline Acquisition Endowment
Object number1997.15
Collections
DescriptionHead with downcast eyes and benign expression, outlined features, two small circular openings in the back.
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