Head of Bodhisattva

Tapa Kalān - Figure


HADB N° : 60
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 37
Dimensions : h = 6 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :

Bodhisattva's head with hair in short waves framing the face. He wears a cylindrical headdress, placed horizontally on the top of the head and wound in a spiral. The facial lines are idealized, of Indian style. The expression is laughing. He wore deformed earlobes and a fold marks the neck.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 53 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 436, K.p. Ha. 1211.278

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