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Yakṣi at the tree

HADB 156Inv. MG 17203Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStoneSculpture
Figure in Stone: Yakṣi at the tree, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Alexandra Vanleene

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā20

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Description

This yakṣi, or as it is called in the Guimet Museum, Salabhanjika'Lady at the tree', is delicately executed. On the front of the forehead fall two small round symmetrical curls, while the rest of the hair is almost smooth. Part of the hair seems to be wrapped around the tree so that it becomes one with it. She wears a crown, a kind of circular tissue band, decorated with flowers and wears heavy earrings. Her features are of Indian inspiration: almond-shaped eyes, small nose and smiling mouth. There are still traces of red paint on the turban in particular.

1928 / today

Yakṣi at the tree
Yakṣi at the tree
1928Today

Excavation photograph by Jules Barthoux (1928) juxtaposed with a recent photograph by Alexandra Vanleene.

Comparative study

This yakṣi can be compared to the Bodhisattva HADB no. 105. Their similar style helps to highlight the links between the schist and stucco schools.

Characteristics

Dimensions

H: 23cm × L: 10cm × P: 13cm

Technique

Sculpture

Material

Stone

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā - 20

Conservation location

Guimet Museum

Museum inventory No.

MG 17203

Traces of polychromy

Yes

Restoration

No restoration