Head of Buddha
Tapa Kalān - Figure
Buddha's head with a particular profile, accentuated by his busted nose. The hair is treated in a wave of fairly flat strands. The face is more of an Indian type: elongated half-closed eyes, sinuous mouth and round receding chin. He has a very prominent nose that is thin, pointed and busty. A stucco button above the eyebrows represents the ūrṇā.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.24 b
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 389, K.p. Ha. 1036.103