Head of god Brahma or a young brahman
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā45
Description
This figure, the god Brahma or a young brahman, is represented in the guise of a child. His hair forms small spikes on the sides and is rolled up into a frontal bun. The earlobes are deformed and the face is completely idealised, withdrawn and smiling.
Observations
This figure has been compared to the putti of Western art.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 45
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 82
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā - 45
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 82
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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