Head of Brahman

Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure


HADB N° : 246
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 41
Dimensions : 6.2 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This head of a bearded and moustached brahman is very damaged. The face is framed by a roll of round curls and the rest of the head is smooth. The hairstyle is stylized, represented in hollow. The eyebrows are frowned upon, the deep gaze is upwards, while the mouth is open. The earlobes are deformed.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 58 d