Head of Bodhisattva
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
HADB N° : 112
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 1 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
This Bodhisattva wears a turban with a square clasp. The face is peculiar: the nose and the mouth are wide, the face is square. He smiles broadly and his posture induces movement.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 79 c
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 405, K.p. Ha. 1096. 163