Head of a Deity

CultureIndonesian
Titles
  • Head of a Deity
Date9th century
MediumAndesite (volcanic stone)
DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 × 6 1/8 × 7 1/2 in. (34.9 × 15.6 × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Terry Huffington and Ralph Ernest Dittman
Object number91.333
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
106M Lovett Gallery
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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
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