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Head from a Figure with a Beaded Headdress by Unknown artist

Head from a Figure with a Beaded Headdress

12th–early 13th century

Fossiliferous limestone; carved, drilled

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A carved stone head of a figure with a serene expression, wearing an ornate headdress adorned with beads and floral motifs. The sculpture shows signs of age and wear.

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Art Nouveau head sculpture headdress beads flowers centered symmetry frontal presentation shallow space frontal view portraiture ancient art

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