Head of a Buddha mid-6th century China The subtle fleshiness of the cheeks, thin nose ridge, and elegant curve of the eyebrows and eyelids are characteristic of sculpture produced in Shandong province, in northeast China, during the second half of the sixth century. Identification of this school of Chinese Buddhist sculpture is based on recent, spectacular archaeological discoveries at sites such as Head of a Buddha. China. mid-6th century. Limestone with traces of pigment and gilding. Northern Qi dynasty (550–577). Sculpture

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