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Head of god Brahma, a young brahman or a Bodhisattva

HADB 286Inv. KM 62-3-438Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of god Brahma, a young brahman or a Bodhisattva, Tapa Kalān, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa Kalān

Location

Tapa KalānB

Description

The hair is treated in large curly locks, symmetrically distributed on either side of a central parting. The face, mutilated at the level of the nose, bears the mark of the classical influence. Round and youthful, it is idealised. A fold marks the neck. Traces of polychromy can be seen in the pupils.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa Kalān - B

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

KM 62-3-438

Traces of polychromy

Yes

Restoration

No restoration

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