Head of Bodhisattva
Tapa Kalān - Figure
The hair of this Bodhisattva is rendered in wavy strands parallel to the forehead. A semi-circular tiara with a central decoration holds part of the hair. The arch of the tiara is underlined by a moulding in hollow. The face is idealised in the manner of the Buddha.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 30 b
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 437, K.p. Ha. 1217.284
ROWLAND Benjamin - 1966 - Ancient Art of Afghanistan, Treasures of the Kabul Museum - fig. 63
ROWLAND Benjamin - 1971 - Art of Afghanistan. Objects from the Kabul Museum - P. 71, fig. 114
MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 119