Head of Buddha

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HADB N° : 38
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 149, KM 63.3.436, NKM 04.3.64.
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Dimensions : H = 33 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The Buddha bears the characteristic marks: the uṣnīṣa and the deformed earlobes, as well as the ūrṇā figured by a small stucco button above the eyebrows. The hair waves are stylised, figured by furrows dug parallel to the forehead. The arch of the eyebrow is straight, the eye elongated, the face round.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 2

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 386, K.p. Ha. 1026.93