Head of Secondary Deity

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HADB N° : 146
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 24
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 24
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This female deity wears a diadem decorated with a medallion placed on the front of the forehead, and an ornament composed of three discs planted vertically in the hair. The larger central disc is decorated with two concentric discs. The ears are decorated with large flat rings. The face is idealised, round and smiling.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 75 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 437, K.p. Ha. 1218.285