Head of Bodhisattva

Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure


HADB N° : 77
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :

This Bodhisattva, in the position of a donor, wears a turban wrapped around his head, surmounted by a palmette, the end of which is folded to the side. The head and body are bowed in homage to the figure whose large nimbus can be seen, probably the Buddha. In his clasped hands, he brings a casket as an offering. Dressed in a thin garment that envelops the whole body and a shawl is placed on his left shoulder, he wears a thick bracelet.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 79 h

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 381, K.p. Ha. 1013.80