Head of Buddha
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
The style of this Buddha announces the later art of Fondukistan. The bun is broken. The waves of undulating hair go from front to back. The traits are precious, almost mannered: slanted eyes, pointed nose, fine and smiling mouth. The earlobes are distorted. The ūrṇā is represented by a small stucco button.
Observation :According to J. Barthoux, the material used is a fine white stucco.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.22 a
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 391, K.p. Ha. 1041.108