Head of Buddha

late 5th–early 6th century

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

This elegant head fits well into a small group of works from southern Cambodia. The proportions and the restrained modeling point to Buddhist art of the late Amaravati school of Andhra Pradesh as their genesis. The treatment of the hair curls, low wisdom topknot (usnisa), and forehead mark (urna) are in keeping with the Amaravati practice of depicting the auspicious marks of Buddhahood (laksana).

cat. no. 46

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Exhibition History

Title: Head of Buddha
Date: late 5th–early 6th century
Culture: Southern Cambodia
Medium: Sandstone
Dimensions: H. 11 in. (28 cm); W. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm); D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Lent by National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh (Ka.1085)
Curatorial Department: Asian Art