Head of Buddha

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān123
Description
The Buddha is depicted with a round, childlike face, which is reminiscent of some putti. The nose is wide, the mouth is not as usual animated by the eternal smile, but half-open. The hair, very damaged today, is curly. The locks are represented by very stylized curls, in spirals. They twist to the right, as described in the texts describing llakṣana. There is no trace of the ūrṇā.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 11cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 123
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 11cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 123
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration