Head of Genius
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Description
The hair of this genius of feminine appearance is massaged into a roll that frames the face. The rendering of the hair strands is rather unnatural. The face is of Indian inspiration, fine, delicate and smiling. He wore a bun or a decoration at the top of his hair, part of which is visible despite the breakage.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 54
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa-i Kafarihā
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum inventory No.
MK 54
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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