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Head of Monk Bhikṣu

HADB 220Inv. MK 29, KM 63.3.457, NKM 04.3.108Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Bāgh Gaï, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Bāgh Gaï

Location

Bāgh Gaï56

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Description

The face of this young monk seems to be a portrait sketched from life, a caricature. The forehead is shaved as it should be. The face is thin and regular: open eyes, high cheekbones. His expression is joyful, he is laughing.

Observations

The vitality of this work is striking.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 9.8cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï - 56

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 29, KM 63.3.457, NKM 04.3.108

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 428, K.p. Ha. 1187.254-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

MIZUNO Seiichi

1963

P. 130-The Ancient Art of Afghanistan

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 60 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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