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Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 89Tapa 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

The hair of this Bodhisattva is massive; the undulation is summarily indicated by notches. The round, soft face is idealized. The earlobes are deformed. The position of the neck induces a twist, a movement.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 67

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 442, K.p. Ha. 1234.301-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

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

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