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Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 64Inv. MK 34Gār-Naô
Gār-NaôFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Bodhisattva, Gār-Naô, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Gār-Naô

Location

Gār-Naô5

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Description

Bodhisattva head wearing a skullcap bordered by goldsmith's elements and surmounted by a polygonal top. The hair falls in loose strands framing the face. The face is idealised and of Indian style: half-closed eyes, slight smile, full cheeks. The earlobes are deformed.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Gār-Naô - 5

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 34

Traces of polychromy

Yes

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 400, K.p. Ha. 1075.142-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 73a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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