Head of Bodhisattva
HADB 106Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Tapa Kalān36
Description
The face of this Bodhisattva is idealized. He is wearing a turban that completely covers the head. Two bands of rolled-up textile fold down from the back of the headdress to the front, and are joined by a rectangular clasp.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 36
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 36
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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