Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 97
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 115
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

Very damaged Bodhisattva head. The face is framed by round curls and on the rest of the hair and bun, the waves are stylized and appear hollow.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 92 g

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 413, K.p. Ha. 1128.195