Head of Brahman

Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure


HADB N° : 242
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 116
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 9
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

The waved hair is gathered in a bun that falls forward. With a moustache and a shaved chin, this Brahman has a serious and severe expression.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 95 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 419, K.p. Ha. 1150.217