Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 117
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 62, KM 62.3.345, NKM 04.3.63
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The hair of this Bodhisattva is encircled by a ring closed on the front of the forehead by a loop. The idealized face is of Hellenistic inspiration. The pouting of the face gives the figure a sulky air rather than a smiling look.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 91 e

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 439, K.p. Ha. 1225.292