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Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Novice with a lock of hair

HADB 228Inv. MK60Pratès
PratèsFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Novice with a lock of hair, Pratès, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Pratès

Location

Pratès

Description

The lock of the young novice consists of a plait, tightened by a band in its middle, which rests on the top of the shaved head. The face, idealized, is smiling.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Pratès

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK60

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 432, K.p. Ha. 1196.263-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 89 a-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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