Head of Bodhisattva
HADB 94Inv. MK 52Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
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Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā1
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Description
The hair is spread out in wavy strands on either side of a central line. The top of the hair is broken, but traces of an ornament, perhaps a bun, can be seen. The face is idealised and is of the Indian type. The earlobes are deformed.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 52
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 52
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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