When was "Head of Buddha" created?

This artwork was created mid-8th century.

What medium is "Head of Buddha"?

Head of Buddha is Limestone with traces of pigment.

Yes, Head of Buddha is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

mid-8th century

Medium

Limestone with traces of pigment

Dimensions

H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture & Period

China · Tang dynasty (618–907)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius von Erden Mitchell and William Mitchell Van Winkle, 1930

Accession Number

30.38