Head of Bodhisattva

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Description
This Bodhisattva, in the position of a donor, wears a turban wrapped around his head, surmounted by a palmette, the end of which is folded to the side. The head and body are bowed in homage to the figure whose large nimbus can be seen, probably the Buddha. In his clasped hands, he brings a casket as an offering. Dressed in a thin garment that envelops the whole body and a shawl is placed on his left shoulder, he wears a thick bracelet.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
Part of the themed route