Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 113
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 78, KM 62.3.352, NKM 04.3.216
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 45
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

Bodhisattva's head with a turban wrapped in a twisted form. Although the top of the headdress is damaged, bands of passementeries can be seen. The hair falls from the turban halfway down the deformed earlobes and is adorned with earrings. The face is soft and idealised, almost childlike.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 81 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 407, K.p. Ha. 1103. 170