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Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 97Inv. MK 115Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Bodhisattva, 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

Very damaged Bodhisattva head. The face is framed by round curls and on the rest of the hair and bun, the waves are stylized and appear hollow.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï - 56

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 115

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 413, K.p. Ha. 1128.195-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 92 g-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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