Head of a Bodhisattva
Sculpture
3rd century-5th century (made)
3rd century-5th century (made)
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A head of a Bodhisattva. The hair is tied up with a chignon and is decorated with jewellery in the form of bands clasped together at the front by a stupa. The face is surrounded by ringlets (broken on the left hand side) and looks to the left. The lips show signs of the original pigmentation.
Object details
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| Title | Head of a Bodhisattva (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stucco |
| Brief description | Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd/4th century, stucco, NWFP, Gandhara |
| Physical description | A head of a Bodhisattva. The hair is tied up with a chignon and is decorated with jewellery in the form of bands clasped together at the front by a stupa. The face is surrounded by ringlets (broken on the left hand side) and looks to the left. The lips show signs of the original pigmentation. |
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| Gallery label | 13. Head of a Bodhisattva
300–500
A bodhisattva is a saviour who delays his own nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment. He is always depicted in princely dress as a sign of his attachment to the world. His features are often gentle to show his compassionate nature.
Lime composition with traces of polychrome
Gandhara/North-west Pakistan (Peshawar)
Bequeathed by Prof. Benjamin Rowland, through The Art Fund
Museum no. IS.12-1974(06/06/2011) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Prof. Benjamin Rowland, through The Art Fund |
| Object history | Prof. B.Rowland bequest- through the NACF. |
| Production | Peshawar region, Gandhara, Pakistan. |
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| Accession number | IS.12-1974 |
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| Record created | June 13, 2002 |
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