Head of Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Description
This Bodhisattva wears his hair medium-length. His bun is placed on a very long top of his head, or is it the hairstyle that is arranged high up. The waves are summarily indicated by hollows. The face is idealised, soft and smiling. The earlobes are deformed.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 7.8cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 62-3-416
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 7.8cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
KM 62-3-416
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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