Head of Buddha (tie fo tou)

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: possibly Northern Song dynasty, 960–1127
Dynasty: possibly Jin dynasty, 1115–1234
Date: 12th–early 13th century
Material: Iron, gesso, and traces of paint
associated with: Kaifeng, Henan province, China, Asia
Classification: Metalwork, sculpture
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 231
Dimensions: object: 14 x 9 x 8 3/4 in. (35.6 x 22.9 x 22.2 cm)
pedestal: 7 x 7 x 7 in. (17.8 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
weight: 17 lb. 3 oz. (7.8 kg)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 165:1919

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