Head of Bodhisattva
HADB 119Inv. MK 64Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Bāgh Gaï12
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Description
The idealized face of this Bodhisattva is of Indian inspiration. The hair is wavy on either side of a median parting. The top of the hair is broken, revealing part of a tiara or perhaps a headband of textile surrounding a bun. The trace of the ūrṇā between the eyebrows can be seen.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 12
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 64
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 12
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 64
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration