Head of Bodhisattva

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā5
Description
This Indian-type Bodhisattva stands out against a large nimbus. He wears a rigid turban bordered by a headband and decorated with gold-plated pieces; a rectangular central plate is surrounded by two medallions. On the top of the headdress, a palmette falls to the front. The hair is treated in round strands rolled up on themselves. Ribbons float, hanging from the turban or the hair. The face is idealised, smiling. The earlobes are deformed.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 5
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 42
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 5
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 42
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
Part of the themed route