Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 101
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 74, KM 62.3.552, NKM 04.3.67
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 35
Dimensions : 15 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The face of this Bodhisattva is delicate, almost feminine. The hair is treated in beautiful wavy strands. He wears an ornate headband. In the centre, a rectangular plate is surrounded by two medallions and on the side is a disc of larger diameter. The earlobes are broken.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 54 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 401, K.p. Ha. 1079.146