Head of god Brahma, a young brahman or a Bodhisattva

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HADB N° : 279
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 53 ? KM 62-3-434
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Dimensions : h = 6.8 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This figure could be the god Brahma, a brahman or a Bodhisattva. Clumsily executed, this head is disproportionate, perhaps deformed. The hair is raised in a curious high bun, perhaps decorated with a fabric knot (?). The face is wide. The visage, idealised and smiling, echoes certain Central Asian works. Perhaps it is the ūrṇā that can be seen high on the forehead.

Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 440, K.p. Ha. 1226.293