Head of a donor
Tapa-i Kafarihā - Figure
HADB N° : 318
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This mustached donor represents a local character. He wears a turban with wide edges decorated with a very large off-center medallion, perhaps in the form of a rosette. The face is damaged, one can see a solemn expression.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 68 d
TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 422, K.p. Ha. 1160.227