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Head of Secondary Deity

HADB 142Bāgh Gaï
Bāgh GaïFigureStuccoModelling
Figure in Stucco: Head of Secondary Deity, Bāgh Gaï, Hadda
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum

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Bāgh Gaï

Location

Bāgh Gaï

Description

This secondary deity wears a simple turban, placed at a slight angle. Two bands of trimmings are attached to the edge by a circular medallion. The face is idealised, round and charming. The hair falls in large curls around the face.

Characteristics

Technique

Modelling

Material

Stucco

Object type

Figure

Site

Bāgh Gaï

Conservation location

unknown

Traces of polychromy

No

Restoration

No restoration