Deity with a spear
Tapa Kalān - Medallion
The medallion represents a deity with a feminine appearance. It is bordered by a line decorated with incisions. The figure is represented in bust form, holding a large bowl in his right hand and leaning on a spear with his left. He is wearing a garment held over his shoulder by a tie. The hair is summarily represented. The face is framed by curls and is raised in a bun. It seems that the earlobes, deformed, are decorated with jewels. This may be a solar or lunar deity.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 97 e
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 467, K.p. Ha. 1324.391
ROWLAND Benjamin - 1966 - Ancient Art of Afghanistan, Treasures of the Kabul Museum - fig. 62