Bust of Warrior

Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure


HADB N° : 412
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This warrior in a Atlas-like position is wearing a turban tied to the side and passing under the chin as a chinstrap. The face is aged and of local type, with a moustache and shaved chin. He appears to be bare-chested and protects himself with an elongated, curved shield.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 108 b

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 460, K.p. Ha. 1301.368