Head of Genius
HADB 152Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Bāgh Gaï56
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Description
The face of this genius is idealised, the open eyes and round cheeks give the figure a childlike appearance. The hair is held in place by a simple headband. The hair is treated in twisted curls, a kind of short English curls, which fall down and frame the face.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic Reference
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