Head of female Donor

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HADB N° : 337
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : MK 74, KM 62-3-419
Findspot : Chakhil-i Ghoundi
Dimensions : h = 6.5 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The face of this female donor is idealised. The features are juvenile: the cheeks full, the lips half-open with a smile. The medium-length hair is treated in wavy strands. Two furrows separate the hair: perhaps she was wearing tiaras or decorations. The earlobes are deformed.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 93 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 432, K.p. Ha. 1198.265

MIZUNO Seiichi - 1963 - The Ancient Art of Afghanistan - P. 139