Head of Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān68
Description
The hair of this Bodhisattva is rendered in wavy strands parallel to the forehead. A semi-circular tiara with a central decoration holds part of the hair. The arch of the tiara is underlined by a moulding in hollow. The face is idealised in the manner of the Buddha.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 22.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 68
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 265, KM 63.3.424, NKM 04.3.37
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 22.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 68
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 265, KM 63.3.424, NKM 04.3.37
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
TISSOT Francine
2006P. 437, K.p. Ha. 1217.284-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)
ROWLAND Benjamin
1971P. 71, fig. 114-Art of Afghanistan. Objects from the Kabul Museum
ROWLAND Benjamin
1966fig. 63-Ancient Art of Afghanistan, Treasures of the Kabul Museum
MIZUNO Seiichi
1963P. 119-The Ancient Art of Afghanistan
BARTHOUX Jules
1930Pl. 30 b-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines
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