Head of Bodhisattva
Tapa Kalān - Figure
Bodhisattva's head broken at the hair level. The hairstyle is completely stylised; the undulations are rendered by oblong cavities. The head seems to be encircled by a band and the bun is decorated with an ornament, perhaps a figure, an animal or a pyramidion. The face is inspired by a local ethnic type.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 70 d
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 400, K.p. Ha. 1074.141