Head of Brahman

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Bāgh Gaï56
Description
This middle-aged Brahman's voluminous hair is gathered into a bun that falls over the back. The expression is full of pathos: frowning eyebrows, deep eyes and a half-open mouth.
Observations
The combination of foreign influences is remarkable in the representation of this figure: the facial features are of Indian inspiration while the style borrows from Western art.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 28, KM 62.3.454, NKM 04.3.73
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 10cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 28, KM 62.3.454, NKM 04.3.73
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic References
Part of the themed route