Bust of Warrior

Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure

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HADB N° : 404
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 41
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This warrior in a Atlas-like position is wearing a round cap with wavy hair sticking out of it. The young face is idealized. Leaning forward, protected behind a large shield, this paunchy figure grasps the hilt of his sword still in its scabbard.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 106 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 459, K.p. Ha. 1296.363