Bust of Warrior

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HADB N° : 426
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62.3.30, NKM 04.3.84
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This warrior in a Atlas-like position is headless. Dressed in a short-sleeved tunic with chevron pleats at the collar, slightly bulging, he brandishes a short sword, a kind of dagger, in his right hand and protects himself with a circular shield in the other.

Bibliographical References :

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

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 464, K.p. Ha. 1315.382