Head of Bodhisattva

Chakhil-i Ghoundi - Figure


HADB N° : 98
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-416
Findspot : Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Dimensions : h = 7.8 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :

This Bodhisattva wears his hair medium-length. His bun is placed on a very long top of his head, or is it the hairstyle that is arranged high up. The waves are summarily indicated by hollows. The face is idealised, soft and smiling. The earlobes are deformed.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 68 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 412, K.p. Ha. 1122.189