Head of female Donor

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HADB N° : 334
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Findspot : Tapa-i Kafarihā
Number of Findspot : 8
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The face of this female donor, very eroded, is idealised and smiling. She is wearing a turban rolled up on three levels, forming a sort of spiral bun. The earlobes, largely deformed, are solid or set with a drop-shaped jewel.

Comparative Study :

The hairstyle is similar to that of HADB figures no. 141 and no. 332.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 91 d

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 439, K.p. Ha. 1224.291