Head of brahman
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 303
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : KM 62.3.375, NKM 04.03.215 Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
The lines of this brahman are idealized. The youthful face is chubby, with a soft and smiling expression. The eyes are half closed. The hair falls in twisted locks framing the face and the earlobes are distended.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 83 c
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 446, K.p. Ha. 1251.318