Head of Buddha

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HADB N° : 7
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-587
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : H = 23 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

The features of this Buddha bear a strong Hellenistic influence: straight cut of the eye, long and aquiline nose, prognathic chin. The hair is treated in wavy strands. The ūrṇā cannot be distinguished.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.24 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 388, K.p. Ha. 1032.99b