Head of a Male Figure

Head of a Male Figure

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This expressive head likely represents a donor, presumably turning to look at a central deity. The sculptor was aware of the viewer’s position, as the right side of the head is intentionally distorted to be optically correct when seen from a specific angle.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.