Figure / monk head

Description

Head in cast iron, possibly of Damo (Indian monk who reputedly brought Chan Duddhism to China): China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 - 1644

Museum reference

A.1963.66

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure / monk head

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

1368 - 1644

Style / Culture

Ming Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Cast iron

Physical description

Cast iron

Associations

Depicted: Damo