Deity related to the winds
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 138
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : In the laboratory
Description :
This male figure, bearded and with a moustache, probably represents a deity linked to the winds. The hair and beard are treated in twisted and coiled strands. Above him, a veil is inflated and held in both hands. The expressive face seems to be inspired by a Western model. The forehead is girded with a simple headband, the eyes are laughing, the mouth half-open.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 99f
