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Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

HADB 264Inv. MK 34Tapa 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 Kalān67

Description

The figure could be the god Indra or a Bodhisattva. The bands of trimmings of his turban are attached to a central plate and folded tissue strips surround the pleated palmette that emerges from it. The heart of the 'flower' thus formed appears to be set with a medallion. The face, completely idealised, is comparable to that of some Buddhas.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 13cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 67

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 34

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 401, K.p. Ha. 1080.147-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 78 d-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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