Head of Brahman
HADB 293Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Tapa Kalān68
Description
This brahman wears his hair long, which covers his ears with elongated lobes. One of his locks is twisted to form a small bun. He is of an elderly type, bearded and with a moustache. The eyes are severe, the mouth half-open.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 7cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 68
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 7cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 68
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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