Head of a female donor

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HADB N° : 299
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 9, KM 63.3.459, NKM 04.3.53
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 67
Dimensions : h = 11 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This female-looking figure is probably a donor. The long hair falls on either side of a median parting, covering large disc-shaped earrings. The face is soft and round. The eyes are half closed, a smile uncovers the teeth and a crease marks the neck.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 71 c

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 449, K.p. Ha. 1259.326