Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Description
Head of the god Brahma or young brahman, with damaged hair. The hair is wavy, falling down the nape of the neck and covering the ears, whose lobes are deformed. The features are pronounced. The eyes are wide open, which gives her a curious, amused expression.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 105
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 105
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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