Head of a donor

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HADB N° : 312
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 123
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This donor is wearing a large edge turban decorated with bands of trimmings attached by two circular medallions. A tuft of hair comes out of the cap at the temples. The face is idealized, animated by a soft and smiling expression.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 68 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 401, K.p. Ha. 1081.148