Head of Bodhisattva
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 86
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : MK 11 Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
The hair is treated in prominent waves framing the face. On the rest of the hair and the bun, they are simply evoked by notches. The uṣnīṣa may be girded. The face is round, the earlobes distorted and a crease marks the neck.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 72 e
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 442, K.p. Ha. 1237.304