Head of Secondary Deity
Tapa Kalān - Figure
HADB N° : 147
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Museum Registration Number : MK 150 Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This male deity makes a grimacing pout, eyebrows furrowed, mouth half-open. The figure wears an elaborate turban, made up of bands of passementerie supporting large wrought rings placed on each side of the head, above the ears.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 75 g
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 400, K.p. Ha. 1077.144