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Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 121Inv. KM 62.3.109, NKM 04.3.51Tapa-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 only distinguishing feature of the hairstyle is a front bun with a twist. The face is framed by wavy, flame-like locks. The style is reminiscent of certain Central Asian works. A fold marks the neck and the deformed earlobes bear small pearls.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 15cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

KM 62.3.109, NKM 04.3.51

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 448, K.p. Ha. 1257.324-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

MIZUNO Seiichi

1963

P. 123-The Ancient Art of Afghanistan

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 69 a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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