Head of Buddha
Pratès - Figure
HADB N° : 45
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Pratès
Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
The uṣnīṣa is frontal, high and pointed. The locks of the hair are stylised, rendered in elongated cavities. The traits of the Buddha's face are faithful to the canonical tradition: a gentle, smiling expression.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 98d
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 397, K.p. Ha. 1065.132