Head of Bodhisattva

« Previous Next »

HADB N° : 120
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

This Bodhisattva wears a turban embellished with medallions and decorative plates. The hair is rendered in a row of thick, spiral curls framing the face. The Hellenistic influence is perceptible in the execution of the face, the expression of the eyes and the movement that animates the figure.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 92 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 447, K.p. Ha. 1254.321