Head of Deity

Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh)

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh). Head of Deity, 4th–5th century. Tan sandstone, 2 5/8 x 2 5/16 in. (6.6 x 5.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Norvin Hein, 85.216.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.216.1_bw.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Head of Deity

Date

4th–5th century

Period

Gupta Period

Geography

Place made: Uttar Pradesh, India

Medium

Tan sandstone

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

2 5/8 x 2 5/16 in. (6.6 x 5.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Norvin Hein

Accession Number

85.216.1

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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