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Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Novice with a lock of hair

HADB 231Inv. MK 49, KM 62.3.421 ; NKM 04.3.89Deh-i Ghoundi
Deh-i GhoundiFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Monk Bhikṣu, Novice with a lock of hair, Deh-i Ghoundi, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Deh-i Ghoundi

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

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 432, K.p. Ha. 1199.266-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 94 e-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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