Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Novice with a lock of hair
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 232
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This head of a novice with a lock of hair is heavily eroded. The monk's head is covered with a veil, a small lock of hair falling on his forehead. The face with childlike features is soft and idealized.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 94 b
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 427, K.p. Ha. 1178.245