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Bust of Vajrapāṇi

HADB 148Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Bust of Vajrapāṇi, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Description

Vajrapāṇi is wearing a turban tied at the back of his head, the edge of which is decorated with a circular medallion. The hair is represented very summarily, as is the face, which is completely idealised. He wears jewellery: a kind of torque and a bracelet. He appears to be wearing the uttarāsaṅga which leaves part of his torso uncovered, and a shawl covers his shoulders. In his left hand he holds the vajra firmly.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 11cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Conservation location

unknown

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

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