Head of a donor

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HADB N° : 308
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 1
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This donor with an eroded face is wearing a turban decorated with a central rectangular medallion, surrounded by circular medallions. The mass of hair is roughly executed. The face is idealized, animated by a soft and smiling expression.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 89 l

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 433, K.p. Ha. 1201.268