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Head of god Brahma or a young brahman

HADB 278Inv. MK 97, KM 62-3-423Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of god Brahma or a young brahman, Tapa-i Kafarihā, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Tapa-i Kafarihā

Location

Tapa-i Kafarihā41

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Description

The figure, the god Brahma or a young brahman, has straight, loose hair pulled up into a bun above his forehead. He is bending over to look to the left, towards a figure (certainly the Buddha). His idealised face is very eroded.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā - 41

Conservation location

National Museum of Afghanistan

Museum inventory No.

MK 97, KM 62-3-423

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

Bibliographic References

TISSOT Francine

2006

P. 433, K.p. Ha. 1203.270-Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985)

BARTHOUX Jules

1930

Pl. 96 c-Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines

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