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Borobudur: Head of a Buddha

INDONESIA, Central Java, Magelang; circa 8th–9th century; Andesite; H: 40.6 cm; Art Institute of Chicago, USA
This head of a Buddha from Borobudur was cut from andesite, a volcanic rock, and was created around the 8th to 9th centuries. The Buddha has tightly curled hair and a usnisa. He is depicted with a round face, an urna, downcast eyes, prominent nose, lips lightly touching, and elongated earlobes that all result in a youthful appearance. The usnisa, urna, and elongated earlobes are three of the distinguishing features of a Buddha. The sculpture's style is believed influenced by the Gupta period (circa 320-550).

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