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4th–5th century · Stucco · Asian Art

Elaborate tasseled headdresses are found at sites in the Gandharan region, in the Kucha kingdom, at related sites such as Tumshuq, and in northwest China. They are generally worn by bodhisattvas, beings that have attained enlightenment but choose to remain accessible to devotees.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–5th century

Medium

Stucco

Culture

Afghanistan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1931