Head of a donor

Haḍḍa, lost location - Figure


HADB N° : 311
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Haḍḍa, lost location
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :

This donor is wearing an elaborate turban, decorated with a large ornate circular medallion and smaller medallions at the temples. He is young and wears a thin moustache. His features are full of gravity, inspired by Western art: frowning eyebrows, serious expression, deep gaze.


Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 95 g

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 421, K.p. Ha. 1156.223