Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 61
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 43, KM 62.3.379, NKM 04.3.63
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 1
Dimensions : h = 13.2 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

This Bodhisattva's hair is combed into curls that frame the face. He wears a headdress which consists of a strip of rolled fabric, decorated with a central palmette and lateral palmettes, and on which decorations are fixed: a crescent moon surrounded by cabochons. The face is soft and idealized, of Hellenistic style.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 91 g

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 444, K.p. Ha. 1244.311

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 125