Head
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Head

TitleHead
Date960–1279 10th century
Mediumiron
ClassificationSculpture
OriginChina, Song dynasty (960-1279) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineHead, 960–1279. China, Song dynasty (960-1279). Iron; overall: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund, 1917.319
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Head” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 960–1279. It is executed in iron and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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