Bust of Warrior

Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure


HADB N° : 400
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 224
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 7
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This grotesque warrior was in the position of a Atlas-like decorative figure. He wears a kind of cap or helmet. The hair is curled, summarily represented. The mutilated face was idealized. With an imposing torso and square shoulders, he was certainly naked.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 105 d