Head of god Indra
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Haḍḍa, lost location
Description
The god wears the same type of hairstyle as in the previous figure: the mukuṭa is composed of two bands surmounted by semicircular arches, attached to the upper band by cabochons and decorated with half a flower. The type of face is also identical: fine, idealised and smiling.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17303
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Haḍḍa, lost location
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17303
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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