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Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 87Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Bodhisattva, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān67

Description

Very damaged Bodhisattva head. The hair seems to be treated in parallel furrows framing the forehead. The bun is broken. The idealised face is round and smiling.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 10cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 67

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

Yes

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 440, K.p. Ha. 1229.296-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 72 f-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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