Head of Bodhisattva
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Pratès
Description
The medium-length hair is treated in rows of almost triangular curls, in the shape of flames. This Bodhisattva wears a diadem consisting of a rectangular plate surrounded by medallions, topped by a palmette. The style echoes Central Asian Buddhist art. The ūrṇā, represented by a stucco button, can be seen.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Pratès
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 39, KM 62.3.420, NKM 04.3.221
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Pratès
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 39, KM 62.3.420, NKM 04.3.221
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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