Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Haḍḍa, lost location
Description
This character could be the god Indra or a Bodhisattva. He wears a turban decorated with bands of passementerie, decorated with a central pyramidion in front of a pleated bouffette. The undulations of the hair are schematised, represented in hollow. The face is idealised, with elongated earlobes.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 13.3cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 63.3.431, NKM 04.03.232
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 13.3cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 63.3.431, NKM 04.03.232
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration