Head of Genius or Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 154
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 23
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 39
Traces of Polychromy : Yes
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This genius or Bodhisattva with feminine traits wears wavy hair, decorated with a turban arranged in knots and falling in a flap on the top of the head. The face is idealised and smiling. The mouth seems to be underlined by a painted line. The earlobes are slightly enlarged and a fold marks the neck.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 92 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 409, K.p. Ha. 1113.180