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Head of female or male Donor

HADB 328Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Chakhil-i GhoundiFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of female or male Donor, Chakhil-i Ghoundi, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Chakhil-i Ghoundi

Location

Chakhil-i Ghoundi

Description

This character with short, wavy hair wears a diadem decorated with a central pearl and embellished with a circular decoration that is itself adorned with cabochons or gems, represented by incisions. The idealised face is similar to that of many Buddhas: half-closed eyes, full cheeks and a slight smile. It could be a young donor.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Chakhil-i Ghoundi

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

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