Bust of Warrior

Tapa Kalān - Figure

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HADB N° : 409
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 64
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 54
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

Probably in a Atlas-like position, this grotesque soldier with bulging eyes, a blunt nose and a chubby face turned backwards, is glaring. His hair is short and straight. Shirtless, he holds the end of a lasso in a firm hand.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 107 e

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 460, K.p. Ha. 1300.367