Head of Buddha
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā6
Description
The skull is slightly brachycephalic. The uṣnīṣa bun is not distinguishable, and the ūrṇā, made of precious stone has been torn off. The hair is treated in wavy furrows. A discreet smile animates the lips, the neck is marked with a crease and the earlobes are widely distorted.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 6
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 3
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 6
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 3
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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