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HaḍḍaDB

Head of Buddha

HADB 45Pratès
PratèsFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Buddha, Pratès, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Pratès

Location

Pratès

Description

The uṣnīṣa is frontal, high and pointed. The locks of the hair are stylised, rendered in elongated cavities. The traits of the Buddha's face are faithful to the canonical tradition: a gentle, smiling expression.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Pratès

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 397, K.p. Ha. 1065.132-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 98d-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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