Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 261
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 25, KM 62.3.16, NKM 04.3.39
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Dimensions : h = 12.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The figure could be the god Indra. He wears an elaborate turban consisting of a high diadem held tightly in the centre by a bead, supporting a pyramidion (or a figure) and a prominent pleated flower-shaped puff. Her ears have earrings. The face is aged, wrinkled and toothless, which is unusual among Haḍḍa deities.

Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 399, K.p. Ha. 1071.138