Head of Brahman

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HADB N° : 399
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 81 ? KM 62-3-335
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 9
Dimensions : h = 6.3 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This brahmane has a short, combed beard. The long, wavy hair falls over ears with enlarged lobes. The expression is borrowed from Western art: frowning eyebrows, tormented gaze, half-open lips.

Observation :

We believe that this head has been recorded twice in the "Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan". The first time is on p. 409, K.p. Ha. 1112.179 from a photo from the private photographic collection of Lolita Nehru or S. Mizuno, 1963, p. 131, the second time on p. 411, K.p. Ha. 1120.187 from fig. 93i of Barthoux's publication.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 93 i

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 409, K.p. Ha. 1112.179