Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Bāgh Gaï55
Description
It could be the god Indra or a Bodhisattva. He wears an elaborate turban, tied behind his head, made of a fishnet and decorated with bands of passementerie. Numerous cabochons and pastillages decorate it as well as a central jewel (or a set of fabric knots). The bouffette is set with a circular hollow jewel, through which a flap is folded. The face is of an idealised type. The earlobes are elongated and appear to have earrings.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 55
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 35
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 55
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 35
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration