Head of Brahman
Haḍḍa, lost location - Figure
HADB N° : 249
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Findspot : Haḍḍa, lost location
Number of Findspot : Kapiça Dimensions : 12 cm Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This brahman is represented as Zeus or Herakles. He is an elderly man with a beard and moustache, regular features and high cheekbones. His gaze is deep, his expression grave and noble.
Observation :The Indian element is obscured by the Western influence.
In his publication, Bathoux indicates that this modelling comes from the Kapiça. One wonders then about its presence in this inventory.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 58 g