Head of Genius or Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā39
Description
This genius or Bodhisattva with feminine traits wears wavy hair, decorated with a turban arranged in knots and falling in a flap on the top of the head. The face is idealised and smiling. The mouth seems to be underlined by a painted line. The earlobes are slightly enlarged and a fold marks the neck.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 39
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 23
Traces of polychromy
Yes
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 39
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 23
Traces of polychromy
Yes
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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