Head of god Brahma, a young brahman or a Bodhisattva

HADB 287Inv. MK 22Pratès

PratèsFigureStuccoModelling

Figure in Stucco: Head of god Brahma, a young brahman or a Bodhisattva, Pratès, Hadda

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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Location

Pratès13

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Description

Two rows of curly locks frame this idealized face; the rest of the hair is very damaged: only a fan-shaped palmette can be distinguished.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Pratès - 13

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 22

Traces of polychromy

Restoration

No restoration

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Pratès - 13

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 22

Traces of polychromy

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 408, K.p. Ha. 1107. 174-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 50 f-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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