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<em>Head of a Buddha</em>, ca. 16th century. Stucco, exclusive of stand: 5 x 3 3/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of J. Russell Wherritt, 80.284.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.284.2_PS5.jpg)
Head of a Buddha, ca. 16th century. Stucco, exclusive of stand: 5 x 3 3/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of J. Russell Wherritt, 80.284.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.284.2_PS5.jpg)
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Head of a Buddha

Asian Art

MEDIUM Stucco
  • Place Made: Thailand
    • DATES ca. 16th century
    PERIOD Ayutthaya Period
    DIMENSIONS exclusive of stand: 5 x 3 3/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 cm) with stand: 10 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (27.3 x 9.5 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 80.284.2
    CREDIT LINE Gift of J. Russell Wherritt
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Head of a Buddha, ca. 16th century. Stucco, exclusive of stand: 5 x 3 3/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of J. Russell Wherritt, 80.284.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.284.2_PS5.jpg)
    IMAGE front, 80.284.2_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2012
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    <em>Head of a Buddha</em>, ca. 16th century. Stucco, exclusive of stand: 5 x 3 3/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of J. Russell Wherritt, 80.284.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.284.2_PS5.jpg)

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