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HaḍḍaDB

Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 103Inv. MK n° 143, KM 62.3.1100, NKM 04.3.37Tapa 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 KalānA-B

Description

The hair is almost slicked back and pulled back. The uṣnīṣa bun is encircled by a simple but thick band of rolled fabric. The idealised face is delicate, feminising. Hellenistic influence is noticeable. The posture suggests movement. This Bodhisattva wears earrings with a lion's head clasp.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 23cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - A-B

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK n° 143, KM 62.3.1100, NKM 04.3.37

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 406, K.p. Ha. 1098. 165-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 30 a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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