Bust of Warrior

Tapa Kalān - Figure


HADB N° : 423
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 54
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This warrior in an Atlas-like position, headless, is dressed in a short-sleeved tunic. A wide strap crosses his torso, probably to maintain the sword he is holding with his right hand.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 110 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 463, K.p. Ha. 1313.380