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Head of Bodhisattva

HADB 77Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Bodhisattva, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Description

This Bodhisattva, in the position of a donor, wears a turban wrapped around his head, surmounted by a palmette, the end of which is folded to the side. The head and body are bowed in homage to the figure whose large nimbus can be seen, probably the Buddha. In his clasped hands, he brings a casket as an offering. Dressed in a thin garment that envelops the whole body and a shawl is placed on his left shoulder, he wears a thick bracelet.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

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