Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 94
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 52
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 1
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The hair is spread out in wavy strands on either side of a central line. The top of the hair is broken, but traces of an ornament, perhaps a bun, can be seen. The face is idealised and is of the Indian type. The earlobes are deformed.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 93 j

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 410, K.p. Ha. 1114.181