Head of Buddha
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā1
Description
The uṣnīṣa bun and the once distorted earlobes are broken; the gemstone ūrṇā that adorned the forehead has been torn off. The strands of hair are treated in small wavy lines parallel to the forehead. On the face floats an amused smile. The traits combine Western and Central Asian influences. The neck is marked by a fold.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 2, KM 62.3.1144, NKM 04.3.36.
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 2, KM 62.3.1144, NKM 04.3.36.
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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