Head of Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Description
The hair is arranged in wavy strands framing the face. On the top of the head, it is wrapped in a ribbon and falls like a pleated palmette. The face is idealised, fine and delicate. The earlobes are deformed. Many traces of polychromy are still visible: the eyebrows are painted, as are the ūrṇā and the pupils.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 30
Traces of polychromy
Yes
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 30
Traces of polychromy
Yes
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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