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HaḍḍaDB

Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 117Inv. MK 62, KM 62.3.345, NKM 04.3.63Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Bodhisattva, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Description

The hair of this Bodhisattva is encircled by a ring closed on the front of the forehead by a loop. The idealized face is of Hellenistic inspiration. The pouting of the face gives the figure a sulky air rather than a smiling look.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 62, KM 62.3.345, NKM 04.3.63

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 439, K.p. Ha. 1225.292-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 91 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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