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Head of a deity, probably the god Indra

HADB 127Inv. MG 17365Tapa-i Kafarihā
Tapa-i KafarihāFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of a deity, probably the god Indra, 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 Kafarihā

Description

This deity, probably the god Indra, wears a diadem surmounted by a crescent behind which another decorative element, perhaps a palmette, can be seen. The hair is stylised: below the tiara, it falls in a mass of curls framing the face, above it, simple engraved notches represent the locks. The face is round and idealised, the eyes half-closed and the mouth animated by a slight smile.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Tapa-i Kafarihā

Conservation location

Guimet Museum

Museum inventory No.

MG 17365

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration

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