Head of Buddha

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HADB N° : 9
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 146
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : Bbis
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

Buddha's head broken along the cheek to the chin, the top of the skull is missing. The hair is treated in beautiful wavy strands going from front to back. Except for the slightly marked arches, the facial features are of Hellenistic inspiration: straight nose, thin mouth. The chin is slightly prognathic. The earlobes, broken, must have been deformed.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.25 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 393, K.p. Ha. 1047.114