Deity with a spear

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān69
Description
The medallion represents a deity with a feminine appearance. It is bordered by a line decorated with incisions. The figure is represented in bust form, holding a large bowl in his right hand and leaning on a spear with his left. He is wearing a garment held over his shoulder by a tie. The hair is summarily represented. The face is framed by curls and is raised in a bun. It seems that the earlobes, deformed, are decorated with jewels. This may be a solar or lunar deity.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Medallion
Site
Tapa Kalān - 69
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 2, KM 62-3-1115
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Medallion
Site
Tapa Kalān - 69
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 2, KM 62-3-1115
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration