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Head of Buddha

HADB 7Inv. KM 62-3-587Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Buddha, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa Kalān68

Description

The features of this Buddha bear a strong Hellenistic influence: straight cut of the eye, long and aquiline nose, prognathic chin. The hair is treated in wavy strands. The ūrṇā cannot be distinguished.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 23cm

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - 68

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

KM 62-3-587

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 388, K.p. Ha. 1032.99b-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl.24 a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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