Bust of Vajrapāṇi
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
HADB N° : 148
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Dimensions : 11 cm Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
Vajrapāṇi is wearing a turban tied at the back of his head, the edge of which is decorated with a circular medallion. The hair is represented very summarily, as is the face, which is completely idealised. He wears jewellery: a kind of torque and a bracelet. He appears to be wearing the uttarāsaṅga which leaves part of his torso uncovered, and a shawl covers his shoulders. In his left hand he holds the vajra firmly.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 79 f