Head of female or male Donor

Chakhil-i Ghoundi - Figure


HADB N° : 328
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This character with short, wavy hair wears a diadem decorated with a central pearl and embellished with a circular decoration that is itself adorned with cabochons or gems, represented by incisions. The idealised face is similar to that of many Buddhas: half-closed eyes, full cheeks and a slight smile. It could be a young donor.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 73 g

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 405, K.p. Ha. 1097. 164