Head of Donor

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HADB N° : 317
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum
Museum Registration Number : MG 17283
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 33
Dimensions : 24.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : Yes
Type of Restoration : No restoration

Description :

This donor head is very damaged. The hair is treated in beautiful soft waves going from front to back, on either side of a median parting. The features of the face have a local character: short and wide forehead, large almond-shaped eyes, strong busted nose, mouth close to the nose, oval face.

Observation :

Barthoux specifies that this modeling was "in clay covered with a film of colored lime, fired by a fire". It is probably the technique of stucco based on lime.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 41