Head of Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān67
Description
The hair and the uṣnīṣa are massive. The undulation is entirely stylised, summarily indicated by cavities. The face is soft, idealised, round and smiling. There is no trace of the ūrṇā. It is possible that the face was made by pressure moulding.
Observations
It is possible that the face was made by pressure moulding.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 27
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 27
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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