Head of god Brahma, a young brahman or a Bodhisattva

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān
Description
This figure could be the god Brahma, a brahman or a Bodhisattva. Clumsily executed, this head is disproportionate, perhaps deformed. The hair is raised in a curious high bun, perhaps decorated with a fabric knot (?). The face is wide. The visage, idealised and smiling, echoes certain Central Asian works. Perhaps it is the ūrṇā that can be seen high on the forehead.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 6.8cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 53 ? KM 62-3-434
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 6.8cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 53 ? KM 62-3-434
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
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