Head of Monk Bhikṣu
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 225
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This young monk has a shaved head. The face is idealized, similar to that of many Buddhas: the eyes are half-closed, he smiles sweetly and the earlobes are deformed.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 59 b
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 428, K.p. Ha. 1185.252