Head of Brahman

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HADB N° : 298
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum
Museum Registration Number : MG 17140
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : 11 x 7.5 x 8.8 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This figure of a bearded and moustached brahman is almost similar to HADB no. 297, but on examination the beard is represented differently. The hair is long and straight, arranged from a central parting. The earlobes are enlarged. The facial expression bears the influence of Western art: frowning eyebrows, deep eyes, half-open mouth.

Comparative Study :

HADB n°297

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 61 b