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Head of a Female Daoist DeityMing dynasty, 16th - early 17th century

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Stone sculpture of a head with lowered eyelids, full lips, and an elaborate tiered crown with spiral curls and a central circular boss, broken at the neck and top

Unknown, Head of a Female Daoist Deity, Ming dynasty, 16th - early 17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Julian C. Wright Bequest, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Head of a Female Daoist Deity
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Ming dynasty, 16th - early 17th century
Period
Ming dynasty
Medium
Carved stone
Dimensions
13 x 8 x 8 7/8 in. (33.02 x 20.32 x 22.54 cm)
Credit Line
Julian C. Wright Bequest
Accession Number
M.79.152.76
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art