Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 92
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 86, KM 62-3-409
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Dimensions : h = 9.4 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The hair is treated in a very stylised manner. Several stripes from the top of the head separate the hair, which is represented by wavy furrows. The face is idealised and smiling. The earlobes are deformed.

Observation :

This head, conserved in the Kabul Museum, has lost the left part of the face.

Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 415, K.p. Ha. 1134.201