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PathsThe Faces of the Buddha at Haḍḍa

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The Faces of the Buddha at Haḍḍa

Discover the diversity of Buddha representations found in the monasteries of Haḍḍa. This path gathers thirteen sculptures (heads, busts and narrative scenes) from Tapa Kalān, the largest monastic complex at the site. Modelled in stucco, these works illustrate the variety of stylistic treatments adopted by the artists of Haḍḍa.

  1. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. This stucco sculpture illustrates the characteristic style of the Haḍḍa modelling school.

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  2. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Lime-based Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. It attests to the diversity of facial treatments in Haḍḍa's production.

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  3. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. The stucco modelling allows great expressiveness in the features.

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  4. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. This piece shows a careful treatment of the curled hairstyle.

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  5. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. The facial expression differs noticeably from the other heads in this series.

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  6. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. The treatment of half-closed eyes is typical of Haḍḍa's production.

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  7. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. This sculpture shows a face with elongated features.

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  8. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. The particular modelling of this head distinguishes it from other examples.

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  9. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Limestone

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. It is distinguished by the treatment of the uṣṇīṣa (cranial protuberance).

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  10. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. The rendering of the face shows a marked serenity.

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  11. Head of Buddha

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    Head of Buddha

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Head of Buddha from Tapa Kalān. This sculpture attests to the technical mastery of the modellers.

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  12. Scene from the Buddha's life

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    Scene from the Buddha's life

    Tapa Kalān · Stucco

    Scene from the life of the Buddha from Tapa Kalān. This narrative relief depicts an episode from the Buddha's life.

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  13. Scene from the Buddha's life

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    Scene from the Buddha's life

    Tapa Kalān · Siliceous Limestone

    Scene from the life of the Buddha from Tapa Kalān. This second narrative relief complements the previous one.

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