Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān
Description
This figure, perhaps the god Brahma or a brahman, has his face turned to the left and is looking above him. With his hand, he makes the gesture of argumentation vitarkamudrā, thumb and forefinger joined. The long, straight hair falls over the shoulders, covering ears with enlarged lobes. No bun is visible. The face is soft and idealised.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 15.5cm × L: 11.5cm × P: 6cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17370
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 15.5cm × L: 11.5cm × P: 6cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17370
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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