Head of god Brahma or a young brahman

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HADB N° : 281
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 1
Dimensions : h = 6.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This head of the god Brahma or brahman is very damaged. The hair is tied and tightened by means of a band above the forehead in a sort of palmette-shaped bun. Above the ears, the hair appears to be turned back in a spike. The face is idealised; the erosion no longer shows the details.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.68 h

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 410, K.p. Ha. 1117.184