Head of female Donor

Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Bāgh Gaï56
Description
The head of this female donor is encircled by two headbands. The hair is treated in stylised curls framing the forehead. On the rest of the hair, the waves are represented in hollows and the hair is arranged in the manner of a novice's braid falling forward. The earlobes are enlarged, the face is idealised. Her eyes are half closed and she smiles benevolently.
Observations
Perhaps this hairstyle arrangement was reserved for a particular ceremony or celebration.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Bāgh Gaï - 56
Conservation location
unknown
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Bibliographic Reference
Part of the themed routes