Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 91
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-491
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68 - 72
Dimensions : h = 11.7 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

A headband encircles the hair, which is treated in spiral curls around the forehead and represented by notches on the bun. The face is idealised and soft. The earlobes are deformed and a fold marks the neck.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl 71 e

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 443, K.p. Ha. 1238.305

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 148