Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 264
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 34
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67
Dimensions : 13 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The figure could be the god Indra or a Bodhisattva. The bands of trimmings of his turban are attached to a central plate and folded tissue strips surround the pleated palmette that emerges from it. The heart of the 'flower' thus formed appears to be set with a medallion. The face, completely idealised, is comparable to that of some Buddhas.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 78 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 401, K.p. Ha. 1080.147