Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
Bāgh Gaï - Figure
HADB N° : 289
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : MK 48 Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
The hair, long at the nape of the neck and raised in a bun on top of the head, is damaged. It is treated in large strands around the face, then by cavities on the rest of the hair. The visage is idealized.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl.92 j
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 413, K.p. Ha. 1129.196