Head of god Brahma or a young brahman

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HADB N° : 278
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 97, KM 62-3-423
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 41
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The figure, the god Brahma or a young brahman, has straight, loose hair pulled up into a bun above his forehead. He is bending over to look to the left, towards a figure (certainly the Buddha). His idealised face is very eroded.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 96 c

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 433, K.p. Ha. 1203.270