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Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

HADB 262Inv. MK 31, KM 62.3.14, NKM 04.3.61Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān

Description

This head could be that of the god Indra or of a Bodhisattva. He wears a simple turban, decorated with two bands of trimmings and a central flower-shaped puff. The face is completely idealised. The earlobes are deformed and appear to be unadorned.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 13cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 31, KM 62.3.14, NKM 04.3.61

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 399, K.p. Ha. 1072.139-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 77 c-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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