Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
HADB N° : 288
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
The idealized face is framed by beautiful free curls made with a chisel. The rest of the hair was to be treated in the same way, but is now eroded. The hair falls along the nape of the neck and is pulled up into a bun.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 76 e
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 411, K.p. Ha. 1121.188