Head of Monk Bhikṣu
HADB 224Inv. MG 17119Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Description
This shaved monk is slightly brachycephalic. His eyes express benevolence and he smiles slightly. The earlobes are elongated.
1928 / today
Excavation photograph by Jules Barthoux (1928) juxtaposed with a recent photograph by Alexandra Vanleene.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 11.5cm × L: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17119
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 11.5cm × L: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17119
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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