Head of female Donor

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HADB N° : 335
Technique : Modelling
Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum Registration Number : KM 62-3-526
Findspot : Haḍḍa, lost location
Dimensions : h = 8 cm
Traces of Polychromy : No
Type of Restoration : No restauration

Description :

The hair of this female donor is smoothed on either side of a median parting and then gathered into a bun with a ribbon around it. The face is idealised: half-closed eyes, round cheeks, benevolent smile. The earlobes are enlarged.

Bibliographical References :

BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 98 f

TISSOT Francine - 2006 - Catalogue of the National Museum of Afghanistan (1931 – 1985) - P. 441, K.p. Ha. 1233.300

MIYAJI - 1979 - The Silk Road Museums - P. 124