Buddha Stucco Head. Hadda, Nangarhar Province.

1965
Although it is hard to imagine, archaeologists say the Hadda sculptures were originally brightly painted with a pinkish tinge on the faces, blue hair and features outlined in red. The height of this stunning head is 31.5 cm.
Photo: M. Peterson

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Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM II: CE (Common Era)

1965<br />
Although it is hard to imagine, archaeologists say the Hadda sculptures were originally brightly painted with a pinkish tinge on the faces, blue hair and features outlined in red. The height of this stunning head is 31.5 cm. <br />
Photo: M. Peterson