Head of Buddha
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Haḍḍa, lost location
Description
This Buddha with a hellenizing profile wears the bun uṣnīṣa, and his hair is curly parallel to the forehead. There is no trace of ūrṇā. The eyes are half-closed, the nose slightly curved; the round, prognathic chin suggests a double chin and the earlobes are elongated.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 141
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 141
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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