Head of Buddha
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān137
Description
Although very damaged, this head of Buddha still bore the trace of the gold leaves that covered it. There are still a few wavy strands on the front of the forehead. The face is inspired by Hellenistic works: the eyebrow arch is straight, like the cut of the eye, the nose is aquiline, the mouth is thin. The shape of the face is round, with a slight round double chin.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Lime-based Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 137
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 4
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Lime-based Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 137
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 4
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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