Head of a young Donor
Photo by Jules Barthoux ©GrandPalaisRmn - Guimet Museum
Location
Tapa Kalān23
Description
This young donor is depicted as a chubby, laughing infant. The hair is treated in beautiful curls, styled on either side of the forehead. He wears a heavy earring made of a pearl ending in a point. His expression is joyful: the eyes are open and the fleshy lips are half-open in a smile.
Observations
Traces of polychromy can be seen: the eyebrows were painted, as were the pupils, and the eyes were highlighted.
1928 / today
Excavation photograph by Jules Barthoux (1928) juxtaposed with a recent photograph by Alexandra Vanleene.
Characteristics
Dimensions
H: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 23
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17126
Traces of polychromy
Yes
Restoration
No restoration
Dimensions
H: 9cm
Technique
Modelling
Material
Stucco
Object type
Figure
Site
Tapa Kalān - 23
Conservation location
Guimet Museum
Museum inventory No.
MG 17126
Traces of polychromy
Yes
Restoration
No restoration
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