Head of Monk Bhikṣu

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HADB N° : 220
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 29, KM 63.3.457, NKM 04.3.108
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Dimensions : h = 9.8 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The face of this young monk seems to be a portrait sketched from life, a caricature. The forehead is shaved as it should be. The face is thin and regular: open eyes, high cheekbones. His expression is joyful, he is laughing.

Observation :

The vitality of this work is striking.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 60 e

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 428, K.p. Ha. 1187.254

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 130