Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Novice with a lock of hair
Deh-i Ghoundi - Figure
HADB N° : 231
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : MK 49, KM 62.3.421 ; NKM 04.3.89 Findspot : Deh-i Ghoundi
Dimensions : h = 8 cm Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
The head of the novice is covered with a veil and a small lock of hair falls on his forehead. His nose is pointed and his mouth is half-open, revealing two teeth.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 94 e
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 432, K.p. Ha. 1199.266
