Head of Genius
HADB 168Tapa Kalān
Tapa KalānFigureStuccoModelling
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Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
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Location
Tapa Kalān54
Description
The artwork is completely eroded. Of the face, which is very damaged, only a small pointed nose remains. Behind the ear there may be some remnants of flat hair strands or the falling edge of a headdress. It is noticeable that the earlobe was exaggeratedly enlarged.
Characteristics
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 54
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 54
Conservation location
National Museum of Afghanistan
Traces of polychromy
No
Restoration
No restoration
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