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Head of god Brahma or a young brahman

HADB 289Inv. MK 48Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of god Brahma or a young brahman, Bāgh Gaï, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Bāgh Gaï

Location

Bāgh Gaï

Description

The hair, long at the nape of the neck and raised in a bun on top of the head, is damaged. It is treated in large strands around the face, then by cavities on the rest of the hair. The visage is idealized.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 48

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 413, K.p. Ha. 1129.196-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl.92 j-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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