Head of Buddha
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 36
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
The face, of Indian inspiration, is round and childlike. The hair and the bun are treated in wavy furrows. The usual characteristics are present: half-closed eyes, a slight smile, very long deformed ears and a fold on the neck.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 6 a
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 395, K.p. Ha. 1055.122