Head of an elderly donor

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HADB N° : 321
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 42, KM 62.3.337, NKM 04.3.21
Findspot : Tapa Kalān
Number of Findspot : 68
Dimensions : h = 7.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

This elderly donor of local type wears a turban wrapped around his head. The features are wrinkled, the face idealized. Round earrings in the form of rosettes weigh down the earlobes.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 73 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 428, K.p. Ha. 1181.248

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 157