Head of god Indra or a Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Description
The figure could be Indra, a Bodhisattva or a secondary deity. He is wearing a pre-formed turban decorated with encrustations. Two bands of passementeries are attached to a central circular medallion, surmounted by a pyramidion (or perhaps a figurine), topped by a pleated bouffette. The ears, with their elongated lobes, wear earrings.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 19
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 19
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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