Head of Brahman

Bāgh Gaï - Figure


HADB N° : 243
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56
Dimensions : h = 10 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

The modelling being very eroded, we can only distinguish the main features of this Brahman. He has a moustache, a shaved chin and half-length hair, falling on either side of a median parting. His severe look is accentuated by eyebrows raised over bulging eyes and a half-open mouth.


Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 419, K.p. Ha. 1148.215