Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 255
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 37
Dimensions : h = 12.3 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The personage could be Indra, a Bodhisattva or a secondary deity. He wears a turban, the folds of which are fixed by medallions, tied behind the ear. The face is idealised; it is noticeable that the earlobes were deformed and that a fold marks the neck.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 80 c

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 398, K.p. Ha. 1069.136