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