Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

Tapa Kalān - Figure

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HADB N° : 262
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 31, KM 62.3.14, NKM 04.3.61
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Dimensions : h = 13 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This head could be that of the god Indra or of a Bodhisattva. He wears a simple turban, decorated with two bands of trimmings and a central flower-shaped puff. The face is completely idealised. The earlobes are deformed and appear to be unadorned.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 77 c

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 399, K.p. Ha. 1072.139