1907,1111.180

Description

Scope and content : Fragment of painted clay sculpture. This is the head of the Buddha originally surrounded by a nimbus, traces of which can still be seen. The figure is damaged and only one of the two elongated ears is still complete. The large protuberance on top of the head is clearly visible, the face with the half closed eyes has a serene expression. Traces of a white slip are still visible. Black paint was used to colour hair and pupils, red colour for the lips and to emphasise eyes and ears. The figure was probably made using a mould and is completely flat on the reverse side.