Head of Bodhisattva
HADB 86Inv. MK 11Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Tapa Kalān67
Description
The hair is treated in prominent waves framing the face. On the rest of the hair and the bun, they are simply evoked by notches. The uṣnīṣa may be girded. The face is round, the earlobes distorted and a crease marks the neck.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 11
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 11
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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