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Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva

HADB 268Haḍḍa, lost location
Haḍḍa, lost locationFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva, Haḍḍa, lost location, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Haḍḍa, lost location

Location

Haḍḍa, lost location

Description

The figure could be the god Indra or a Bodhisattva. As the work is very damaged, it is difficult to distinguish whether he is wearing a turban or a hairnet surrounding a band of hair. It appears to be adorned with a central square medallion and topped with a bun. The waves seem to be stylised by recessed notches. The face, soft and idealised, is completely eroded.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Haḍḍa, lost location

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

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