Head of Bodhisattva
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 89
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
The hair of this Bodhisattva is massive; the undulation is summarily indicated by notches. The round, soft face is idealized. The earlobes are deformed. The position of the neck induces a twist, a movement.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 72 a
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 442, K.p. Ha. 1234.301