Head of a Bodhisattva

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Head of a Bodhisattva

Afghanistan, Gandhara region, Hadda, 4th-5th century
Sculpture
Stucco with paint
10 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (27.31 x 15.88 x 13.97 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.80.6.4)
Not currently on public view

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