Bust of Warrior

Tapa Kalān - Figure


HADB N° : 431
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 139
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This warrior's naked, slender and graceful torso is very wiggly. Two straps are attached and joined by a round slide at the level of his chest. The top of the garment, certainly the antaravāsaka, can be seen.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 111 a

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 464, K.p. Ha. 1314.381