Head of Buddha
Unknown
Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century
Medium
Gray schist
Dimensions
27.8 × 16.4 × 19.6 cm (11 × 6 1/2 × 7 5/8 in.)
Classification
bust/head
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
49217
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...