Head of Buddha

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HADB N° : 37
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-1110
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : A-B
Dimensions : 23 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The traits of this Buddha are delicately executed. The gentle expression on the face represents him as withdrawn in meditation. The ūrṇā made of a precious stone has been torn off. The hair and the uṣnīṣa are treated in waves parallel to the forehead. The broken ears hint at the deformed lobes.

Observation :

Discovered in the bosom of TK 68 according to the Catalogue of the National Kabul Museum by F. Tissot.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.13 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 385, K.p. Ha. 1021.88