Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 274
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum Museum Registration Number : MG 17370 Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Dimensions : 15.5 x 11.5 x 6 cm Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restoration
Description :
This figure, perhaps the god Brahma or a brahman, has his face turned to the left and is looking above him. With his hand, he makes the gesture of argumentation vitarkamudrā, thumb and forefinger joined. The long, straight hair falls over the shoulders, covering ears with enlarged lobes. No bun is visible. The face is soft and idealised.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 96 e