Head of Buddha
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
Buddha's head very damaged, only the mask of the face remains. The profile is hellenizing: the arcade underlines a slightly swollen eyelid on half-closed eyes, the cheekbones are high, the nose aquiline. The mouth is smiling and the face retains a certain softness according to Indian tradition. There is no trace left of hair, ears or even a stucco button for ūrṇā.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.25 b
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 391, K.p. Ha. 1043.110