Head of the Buddha, Shailendra period stone sculpture

A carved grey volcanic stone head of the Buddha rises above a dark square base. Tightly coiled hair forms rows of curls and a raised ushnisha crown, while the eyes are lowered in a calm, serene expression against a plain grey backdrop.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th century

Medium

Volcanic stone (andesite)

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

1777 × 2666 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art