Head of Brahman
Tapa Kalān - Figure
This figure of a bearded and moustached brahman is almost similar to HADB no. 298, but closer examination reveals that the beard is represented differently. The hair is long and straight, arranged from a median parting. The earlobes are distended. The facial expression bears the infleunce of Western art: frowning eyebrows, deep eyes, half-open mouth.
Comparative Study :HADB n°298
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 61c
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 415, K.p. Ha. 1136.203