Head of Genius
Bāgh Gaï - Figure
HADB N° : 152
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 56 Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
The face of this genius is idealised, the open eyes and round cheeks give the figure a childlike appearance. The hair is held in place by a simple headband. The hair is treated in twisted curls, a kind of short English curls, which fall down and frame the face.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 84 f