Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva / Avalokiteśvara (?)

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HADB N° : 260
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum
Museum Registration Number : MG 17135
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67
Dimensions : 11.5 x 8 x 7 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The figure could be the god Indra, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara or a Bodhisattva. The deity wears a turban held in place by a central rectangular bead and surmounted by a pleated palmette, in front of which is a small seated figure, possibly a Buddha, with his hands clasped in añjalimudrā and in the posture of well-being sukhāsana. The few strands of hair escaping from the turban are treated in deepened parallel furrows. The face is idealised, soft and smiling, the eyes half closed. Flower-shaped earrings can be seen.

Bibliographical References :

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