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This expressive head likely represents a donor, presumably turning to look at a central deity. The sculptor was aware of the viewer’s position, as the right side of the head is intentionally distorted to be optically correct when seen from a specific angle.
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Title: Head of a Male Figure
Date: 5th century
Culture: Afghanistan (possibly Hadda)
Medium: Stucco with traces of color
Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. T. Roland Berner, 1975
Accession Number: 1975.415.3
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