Head of Brahman

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HADB N° : 247
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : 7.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This brahman is wearing a bun held in place by a knot. His broad forehead is in contrast to the compact appearance of his face: frowning eyebrows, sunken eyes, a blunt nose and a small mouth. He wears a beard, the meanders of which have nothing natural about them.

Observation :

The type of this figure is reminiscent of the silenes of Western art.

Bibliographical References :

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