Head of Buddha

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HADB N° : 31
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 3
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 6
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The skull is slightly brachycephalic. The uṣnīṣa bun is not distinguishable, and the ūrṇā, made of precious stone has been torn off. The hair is treated in wavy furrows. A discreet smile animates the lips, the neck is marked with a crease and the earlobes are widely distorted.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 19 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 396, K.p. Ha. 1059.126