Head of Buddha
Unknown
Kushan period, 3rd–5th century
Medium
Stucco with traces of red pigment
Dimensions
18.2 × 11 × 11.7 cm (7 3/16 × 4 15/16 × 4 5/8 in.)
Classification
bust/head
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
8268
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...