Head of Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 43
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 27
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The hair and the uṣnīṣa are massive. The undulation is entirely stylised, summarily indicated by cavities. The face is soft, idealised, round and smiling. There is no trace of the ūrṇā. It is possible that the face was made by pressure moulding.

Observation :

It is possible that the face was made by pressure moulding.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 72 c

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 442, K.p. Ha. 1236.303