Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Description
The head is very damaged and bears a crown, of which only the lower band and part of the crescent above it can be seen. The resemblance with the mukuṭa of the previous figure suggests that it is probably the god Indra, if not a Bodhisattva. The face is round and idealised; the trace of the ūrṇā can be seen.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 56
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 56
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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