Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
HADB 281Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā1
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Description
This head of the god Brahma or brahman is very damaged. The hair is tied and tightened by means of a band above the forehead in a sort of palmette-shaped bun. Above the ears, the hair appears to be turned back in a spike. The face is idealised; the erosion no longer shows the details.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 6.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 6.5cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 1
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration