Head of Brahma or young brahman
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān67
Description
The hair frames the face and falls freely, wavy, on either side of a median parting. On the rest of the hair and on the bun, cavities evoke the wave. The face is very soft, idealized. The hair is brought back on the ears which are deformed.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 9.5cm × L: 6.5cm × P: 6cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17416
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 9.5cm × L: 6.5cm × P: 6cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 67
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17416
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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