Head of Buddha

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HADB N° : 5
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Lime-based Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 4
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 137
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

Although very damaged, this head of Buddha still bore the trace of the gold leaves that covered it. There are still a few wavy strands on the front of the forehead. The face is inspired by Hellenistic works: the eyebrow arch is straight, like the cut of the eye, the nose is aquiline, the mouth is thin. The shape of the face is round, with a slight round double chin.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.22 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 393, K.p. Ha. 1049.116