Head of a Deity

ca. 5th century C.E.

Caption

Head of a Deity, ca. 5th century C.E.. Red sandstone sculpture, 9 x 8 x 4 3/4 in. (22.9 x 20.3 x 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Nasli Heeramaneck, 85.168. Creative Commons-BY

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Head of a Deity

Date

ca. 5th century C.E.

Period

Gupta Period

Geography

Place made: India

Medium

Red sandstone sculpture

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

9 x 8 x 4 3/4 in. (22.9 x 20.3 x 12.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Nasli Heeramaneck

Accession Number

85.168

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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