Head of Buddha

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HADB N° : 51
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The facial lines are of Indian inspiration. The hair is stylized, the strands consist of parallel grooves tightened in a zigzag shape. The features are even softer than usual: the arch of the eye is not very marked, the face is round and smiling.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 29 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 392, K.p. Ha. 1045.112