Head of Bodhisattva
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 87
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67 Dimensions : h = 10 cm Traces of Polychromy : Yes Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
Very damaged Bodhisattva head. The hair seems to be treated in parallel furrows framing the forehead. The bun is broken. The idealised face is round and smiling.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 72 f
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 440, K.p. Ha. 1229.296