Head of female Donor

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HADB N° : 339
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 :

The features of this smiling female donor bear the influence of Western art. The hair is treated in large wavy strands, falling on either side of a median parting. On the top of the head, the hair is less voluminous than on the band around the face.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 92 h

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 447, K.p. Ha. 1255.322