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Head of an Ascetic

Unknownearly 5th century

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States

  • Title: Head of an Ascetic
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: early 5th century
  • Location: India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura (?)
  • Physical Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 6 1/2 in. (22.86 x 15.24 x 16.51 cm)
  • Medium: Red sandstone
  • Object Classification: Sculpture
  • Full Title: Head of an Ascetic
  • Curatorial Area: South and Southeast Asian Art
  • Credit Line: From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase
  • Chronology: 1st - 9th centuries
  • Artwork Accession Number: M.78.9.17
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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