Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 119
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 64
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 12
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The idealized face of this Bodhisattva is of Indian inspiration. The hair is wavy on either side of a median parting. The top of the hair is broken, revealing part of a tiara or perhaps a headband of textile surrounding a bun. The trace of the ūrṇā between the eyebrows can be seen.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 93 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 405, K.p. Ha. 1095. 162