Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Novice with a lock of hair
HADB 231Inv. MK 49, KM 62.3.421 ; NKM 04.3.89Deh-i Ghoundi
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Deh-i Ghoundi
Description
The head of the novice is covered with a veil and a small lock of hair falls on his forehead. His nose is pointed and his mouth is half-open, revealing two teeth.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 8cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Deh-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 49, KM 62.3.421 ; NKM 04.3.89
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 8cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Deh-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 49, KM 62.3.421 ; NKM 04.3.89
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration